Echoes in the Dark

November 17, 2008
Six Earth women must work together to defeat the evil that threatens the magical land of Lladrana in the fifth and final Summoning book (after 2008’s Keepers of the Flame
). Raine and Jikata are the last of the six Exotiques to be summoned to Lladrana, sailor and architect Raine to build and direct the warship that will lead an invasion force and lonely pop singer Jikata to cast the musical spell that will destroy the Dark. Compelled to stay in Lladrana until they complete the tasks they were summoned for, the women are drawn into the mission, finding friends and love along the way. Romance readers who prize charming fantasy settings and armored warriors as much as tangled love affairs will especially appreciate the action-packed happy ending.

January 15, 2009
Disillusioned by her career as a singer and devastated by the death of her grandmother, Jikata finds herself transported from Denver, CO, to a strange land called Lladrana. In that realm, music plays a key role in unlocking an ancient mystery that may help defeat the forces of Dark. The conclusion to Owens's "Summoning" series (e.g., "Guardian of Honor") features strong and distinct female characters, new forms of magic, and a blend of adventure and romance. A good addition to most fantasy collections.

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