From the far reaches of the D'Haran Empire, Bishop Hannis Arc and the ancient
Emperor Sulachan lead a vast horde of Shun-Tuk and other depraved "half-people"
into the Empire's heart, raising an army of the dead in order to threaten the
world of the living. Meanwhile, far from home, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell
must defend themselves and their followers from a series of terrifying threats,
despite a magical sickness that depletes their strength and which, if not cured,
will take their lives...sooner rather than later.
"Richard saw the point of a sword blade sticking out from between the man's
shoulder blades. He spun back toward Richard