Lured by his own good intentions into a soundless netherworld which diminishes his innate magic, Merlin, son of Corwin, confronts his dual heritage as a pawn in the rivalry between the Courts of Amber and Chaos in the ninth volume of the author's popular Amber series. Combining political intrigue, swashbuckling adventure, magical duels, and modern technology, Zelazny's latest novel, though dependent on its predecessors, will appeal to series fans.
Merlin has finally discovered who wants to kill him and now he must gather his allies around him, including a shocking figure from the past, and try to sort everything out before his enemies put the kibosh on him. This is a great read for fans of the Amber series, but new readers will be lost.