Aralorn: Masques and Wolfsbane

Book excerpt: A breathtaking epic fantasy adventure from the bestselling Patricia Briggs, author of the Mercy Thompson novels. After an upbringing of proper behaviour and oppressive expectations, Aralorn fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy. But her latest mission involves more peril than she ever imagined. Agents of Sianim have asked her to gather intelligence on the increasingly popular and powerful sorcerer Geoffrey ae'Magi. Soon Aralorn comes to see past the man's striking charisma - and into a soul as corrupt and black as endless night. And few have the will to resist the sinister might of the ae'Magi and his minions. So Aralorn, aided by her enigmatic companion, Wolf, joins the rebellion against the ae'Magi. But in a war against a foe armed with the power of illusion, how do you know who the true enemy is - or where he will strike next? This omnibus edition contains the two titles MASQUES and WOLFSBANE. Books by Patricia Briggs: Books three and four in the Sianim series Steal the Dragon When Demons Walk Hurog Dragon Bones Dragon Blood Raven duology Raven's Shadow Raven's Strike Mercy Thompson Moon Called Blood Bound Iron Kissed Bone Crossed Silver Marked Frost Burned Night Broken Fire Touched Silence Fallen Storm Cursed Smoke Bitten Alpha and Omega Alpha & Omega Cry Wolf Hunting Ground Fair Game Dead Heat Burn Bright