Keeper of the Rings [Paperback]

Nancy Cane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

Wondering about Taurin's mysterious past, Leena finds him the ideal protector in her quest for a stolen sacred artifact, a mission that will change the entire world if she fails.

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Leena Worthington-Jax wants to learn more about the Apostles that established the religion of Sabal on her planet of Xan. An archeologist, Leena is intrigued by the mysterious symbols she has found on ancient relics and hopes to learn what they mean. When she receives an invitation to join the Caucus, she accepts, believing that the governing body of her world, the Synod, knows the secrets she wants to understand. On the day she is to be inducted into the Caucus, a sacred horn disappears and it seems that one of the members of the Synod is responsible. Since Leena is the only one who can authenticate the horn, she is put in charge of the investigation. She must recover the horn before disaster strikes Xan. Since her mission is a dangerous one, Leena seeks out Taurin Rey Niris to accompany her. He is a strange man that she knows little about, but he seems capable of protecting her. In order for them to travel together without compromising Leena, they are wed by Leena's brother Bendyk who is also involved in the investigation. It is supposed to be a marriage in name only that will be annulled when they return with the horn. Although Leena is troubled by Taurin's lack of faith in her god Lothar, she is also attracted to her mysterious protector. Taurin agrees to help Leena find the sacred horn because he hopes she can help him decipher the ancient symbols. He believes these symbols are the key to his past. As their search progresses, Taurin begins to wish their marriage could be a real marriage, but he knows that the differences between them are too great to hope for a future with Leena. Taurin thinks she will hate him when she learns the secrets he keeps about his past. Their journey to find the horn turns into an adventure filled with villains, deadly creatures, unknown dangers-- and loveFascinating! Nancy Cane combines all the elements of science fiction and fantasy into a marvelous love story! A thrilling adventure filled with romance! For fans of futuristics, Nancy Cane is the name to watch! Her books capture the imagination with their originality! Once again, Ms. Cane invites us into her unique and wonderful world!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

About the Author

Nancy J. Cohen is an award-winning author who writes romance and mysteries. Her humorous Bad Hair Day mystery series features hairdresser Marla Shore, who solves crimes with wit and style under the sultry Florida sun. Several of these titles have made the IMBA bestseller list. Shear Murder is the tenth book in this series and Nancy's sixteenth title. Nancy's imaginative science fiction romances have also proven popular with fans. Silver Serenade recently won Best Book in Romantic Science Fiction/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews. Coming next is Warrior Prince, a Drift Lords novel and book one in a new paranormal romance series from The Wild Rose Press. Active in the writing community and a featured speaker at libraries and conferences, she is listed in Contemporary Authors, Poets & Writers, and Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, & Poets. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (Mm) (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 050552077X
• ISBN-13: 978-0505520777
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,383,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, very enjoyable!!, January 1, 1999

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This review is from: Keeper of the Rings (Paperback)

There are many mysteries in the Keeper of the Rings just waiting to be unveiled. Nancy Cane did a marvalous job of creating her fictional world. One of my favorites scenes involled something that I can only compare to a cross between Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and the last scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Keeper of the Rings is an edge of the seat ride as Leena and Tauring undercover a treasonist operation that is in directly leading back to Tauring himself. There are many secrets in Taurin's past that are slowly fed to the reader until nearly the last chapters. Questions may taunt the reader...like Why does Taurin cover his head when it gets darker? Where is Yllon? and what are the signifacants of the rings that circle Taurin's arm? The novel is well worth the read, so pick it out and settle back you are infore a ride you won't soon forget!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, thrills, romance and adventure!, August 22, 2011

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Sharon R. Potts - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keeper of the Rings (Kindle Edition)

Don't miss this newly revised edition of Nancy Cohen's exciting futuristic romance. I was enthralled by the plight of Leena, the determined heroine, as she and her mysterious protector search for a stolen artifact. Mystery, romance, thrills and adventure--KEEPER OF THE RINGS has is all.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars On a planet far away..., August 7, 2001

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Stacy Wallace (Lumberton, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keeper of the Rings (Futuristic Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

He was shrouded in black when Leena first laid eyes on him-his face shaded like the night. At first the lovely young archaeologist thought Taurin to be a farmer-but this man was no simple agrarian. With a commanding presence and an impressive temper, Taurin was an obvious choice to be Leena's protector on her quest for a stolen sacred artifact. Curious about his mysterious background, and increasingly tempted by his tantalizing touch, Leena could only pray that their dangerous journey would be a success. If not, explosive secrets would be revealed and a passion unleashed that would forever change their world.