Publisher's Synopsis
There are thousands of tales in the Undying Empire. This omnibus edition collects the first three complete tales of swords and sorcery in the Tales of the Undying Empire series by Andrew J. Luther.
The Tower of Dust
In the city of Ythis, everything comes with a hidden price. For Borolt Zale, the price of continuing his war against the Church of Iathephos was to give himself over to the service of another, possibly greater, evil - the sorcerer Veylar Dust.
A great beast inhabits the Bay of Ythis, demanding blood sacrifice from ships entering the harbor, while Borolt works to uncover the truth behind the creature. But a sudden, violent death in the Tower of Dust triggers a new problem that may signal the beginning of the end for the city of Ythis.
Surrounded by powerful forces of darkness, Borolt Zale must solve the puzzle of a demon's broken binding while escaping the Church's mad plots to bring down the sorcerers of Ythis - and avoiding the enemies of Veylar Dust who rival even his dark power.
The Severed Oath
Leyndra Jirau has taken an oath to protect the head of the Idaphos noble family from all threats, both within and without. She finds herself outmatched, however, when a host of living shadows assaults her employer in his own home.
Now, responsible for the death of the man she had sworn to protect, Leyndra finds herself on the run from the law of Ythis, a target of the Imperial Guard, and the prey of some...thing that exists beyond death.
Hunted through the streets of Ythis, Leyndra must find a way to clear her name and settle the score with the being who set these events in motion. But when she gains the attention of one of the sorcerers of Ythis, events threaten to drag her down into darkness, and consume the lives of those she cares about most.
The Witch's Path
Jadir has taken care of his little sister, Marilsa, for as long as he can remember. But when she starts to dream about a man with yellow cat-eyes who is able to harm her in the physical world, Jadir finds himself unable to help.
As Jadir discovers one painful truth after another, the spirit seems to impose undue influence over Marilsa, driving her to ever stranger and more dangerous acts.
Hiding from Witch Hunters, followed by the Church, and drawn to the new Tower of Ash, Jadir must rely on his friends to help him save his sister from the stalking spirit.
But even his closest friends have intentions of their own, and some secrets are better left unknown.
