The Truest Power [Mass Market Paperback]

Rebecca Neason (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2002

In this sequel to "The Thirteenth Scroll, " Aghamore is rulerless and teeters on the brink of civil war, even though the blind seer Lysandra and her companions have found Selia, the young girl who possesses the innate wisdom to save the land. In order to see Selia crowned as the Font of Wisdom and put on the throne to save Aghamore from destruction, the truest power must be discovered. Original.

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Aghamore, the setting of Neason's Thirteenth Scroll (2001), is on the brink of a devastating civil war as the nine barons compete for the kingship. The scrolls of Tambryn, long hidden in the bowels of the Church, prophesy that an obscure young woman possessing the requisite inborn wisdom is to rule the land fairly and well. Lysandra, her wolf companion Cloud Dancer, and the priest Renan have found that woman: Selia. Her powers are still dormant, though, and she is just an inexperienced girl, fearful of failing her destiny. Complicating matters are an evil and powerful sorceress determined to bend Aghamore to her service and an ambitious sorcerer-bishop. Lysandra and Renan must prepare Selia for queenship in time to avert the civil war, even though, as Lysandra's visions foresee, the new queen will die at her coronation. This is a terrific fantasy and a bittersweet love story, to which the wisdom and beautiful truths of the spiritually advanced civilization of the Cryf people lend depth and meaning. Paula Luedtke
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Aspect (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446611336
• ISBN-13: 978-0446611336
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,190,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars delightful epic fantasy, December 15, 2002

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This review is from: The Truest Power (Mass Market Paperback)

Lysandra the Seer, her companion Cloud Dancer the Wolf and Renan the Priest have stopped Baron Giraldus and his sorcerer Aurya in their effort to have the Baron named as the High King. Perhaps more critical they have found the heir to the throne of Aghamore, Selia. However, proof of her ascendancy remains limited to the prophecy of the Thirteenth Scroll of Tambryn naming the Font of Wisdom. Since she does not know how to use her powers being inexperienced in magic and politics, many especially the barons do not agree to the naive lass sitting on the throne left unoccupied since King Anri died without a child.

Still, if Selia persuades the Archbishop of her right as the next monarch, she will fulfill her destiny. However, devious Bishop-ordinary Elon Gallivan assisted by his lackeys Giraldus and Aurya control the Archbishop through forbidden evil beings. At the same time, the barons and an invading army say otherwise.

Fans of epic fantasy battles between good and evil will want to read THE TRUEST POWER, a delightful sequel to the wonderful THE THIRTEENTH SCROLL. Though the book stands alone, as with many series in this genre, it is better to peruse the first novel before devouring this tale as the prequel sets the stage for book two. Still the story line is filled with adventure, much of the magical in nature. The key good guys seem authentic even those yielding non-human powers while the malevolence is as nasty as they get. If the first two books are any indicators Rebecca Neason will beguile are enslaved audience with her next tale.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE TRUEST POWER, October 15, 2002

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This review is from: The Truest Power (Mass Market Paperback)

THE TRUEST POWER is book two in the story begun with THE THIRTEENTH SCROLL, by Rebecca Neason. It is an exciting tale that deals with magic of good and evil, war, wisdom, and the quest for salvation, of a person and a kingdom. The story is not concluded with this book, and I look forward to, I hope, many more books in this series.