The Barnes & Noble Review
Nora Roberts delivers a smashing sequel to Morrigan's Cross in Book Two of her Circle trilogy, a crackling page-turner that tells of a race across time and space to fight the ultimate evil and discover eternal love.
As we know from Book One, a strange little band has been assembled to lead the biggest battle of all, the fight for all humankind against Lilith and her vampire army. Book One ended with Hoyt and Glenna's wedding, rudely interrupted by a vampire attack. This time the focus is on Blair Murphy, a kick-ass woman warrior and demon hunter who has always worked alone. Learning to trust others has always been an issue, but now she is working in a circle of six -- the sorcerer, the witch, the warrior, the school, the one of many forms, and the one who was lost. Even more disconcerting is her attraction to shapeshifter Larkin, a nobleman from the past, who can turn dragon, bear, or wolf in an instant. His easy charm is suspicious; his unconditional love, more terrifying still. As Blair wrestles with her own inner demons, Lilith and her minions make surprise ambushes, putting the six in grave danger. Toward the end, they travel through time to Larkin's family in Geall to finish preparations for the big showdown. Ginger Curwen
Publishers Weekly
Roberts's Circle Trilogy continues with this second installment (following Morrigan's Cross), in which the circle of six prepare for their battle against the powerful vampire Lilith and her undead army. The six members, culled by the goddess Morrigan from the past and the present, include the wizard Hoyt and his vampire brother Cian, the witch Glenna, ancient Geallian princess Moira and her shape-shifting cousin Larkin, and demon hunter Blair. Preparing for the showdown in modern-day Ireland, the group split their time among training, defending against Lilith's agents, bickering fitfully among themselves and, for some, doing their best to ignore mounting sexual tension. The relationship between the bigheaded, anachronistic Larkin and the hot-tempered, thoroughly modern lone-wolf Blair gives the proceedings a satisfying emotional core, especially rewarding when their anger turns finally to lust. Fulfilling their destiny, the six warriors enter the stone circle to travel backward in time to Geall for the fateful battle with Lilith. Roberts's latest is a testament to her skill and range, as this richly detailed fantasy only her second attempt at the genre hums with wit, humor and sizzling romance. Paranormal fans are assured a good time, as is anyone who enjoys captivating fiction. (Oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
From the Publisher
America’s favorite writer.”—The New Yorker
“Roberts's latest is a testament to her skill and range, as this richly detailed fantasy—only her second attempt at the genre—hums with wit, humor and sizzling romance. Paranormal fans are assured a good time, as is anyone who enjoys captivating fiction.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The gritty reality and omnipresent danger that permeate this story add poignancy to the unlikely but heart-stirring romances trying to develop in a sea of darkness.”—RT Book Reviews
