Adrian Coleby swore he would never cast magic again.

Once the mighty Court Wizard to the king, Adrian Coleby now lives the solitary life of a hermit recluse. Poetry and gardening command his full attention. When manipulative siblings disrupt his quiet retirement, this fallen sorcerer finds himself embroiled in a daring race against the crown he once served.

Coveted by all, the mysterious Lodestone draws all into its revealing light- including Adrian's dark past. In the company of cutthroats, kidnappers, and thieves Adrian Coleby discovers his hands are the bloodiest of all.

(c)2003 Kevin Lane