Redeeming the Lost (Tor Fantasy) - Softcover

"A rousing, inventive, action-packed conclusion."--"Kirkus "on "Redeeming the Lost" "An archetypal tale given originality by excellent characterization...this consistently intelligent tale will captivate even readers who thought themselves thoroughly jaded about draconic studies."--"Booklist" on" Redeeming the Lost" "A real page turner."--"VOYA "on" Redeeming the Lost" "A solid conclusion to Kerner's high fantasy series...Anne McCaffrey fans, take note."--"Publishers Weekly "on" Redeeming the Lost" "Elizabeth Kerner's interpretation is fresh and exciting, seamlessly interweaving several plot lines and portraying her characters with humor and sympathy..."The Lesser Kindred" establishes Elizabeth Kerner as a gifted storyteller."--"Romantic Times "on" The Lesser Kindred" "An entertaining fantasy tale...fans that relish an intrepid female lead allied with dragons in battle against sorcerers and demons will enjoy Elizabeth Kerner's tale."--"Midwest"" Book Review "on" The Lesser Kindred" "A complex and gratifying tale of loyalty and perseverance."--"Library Journal "on" The Lesser Kindred" "I had very much liked "Song in the Silence" and was most curious as to who the Lesser Kindred were. A good book is a real find but a good sequel to a good book is an extra treat. Especially if your curiosity has been nagging at you to find out what happens next. I've read "The Lesser Kindred" and now I want to find out what happens NEXT! The story is not over. I want more!"--Anne McCaffrey on "The Lesser Kindred" "Every time it looks as if dragons had been done to death, along comes a yarn like this to revive them...With excellent narrative technique, wit, and intelligence, Kerner weaves these strands into a brisk story capped by a plausible happy ending. A superior debut."--"Booklist "on" Song in the Silence" "This adventure fantasy by a gifted storyteller belongs on most fantasy collection shelves."--"Library Journal "on" Song in the Silence" "A solidly detailed and impressively developed debut. Expect sequels."--"Kirkus Reviews "on" Song in the Silence" "Elizabeth Kerner weaves her tale with a lovely blend of lyricism and invention. If you are one of those aspiring souls who fly with dragons in their dreams, this is the book for you!"--Deborah Turner Harris on "Song in the Silence""Not since Elizabeth Moon's valiant Pak has a heroine of such stature, physical and moral, strode onto the stage of fantasy. The always irresistible connection between humankind and dragon born is given here a new twist. Thus this is a book to be read and shelved--for a second or third visit in the future--which is the best quality test any reader can devise."--Andre Norton on "Song in the Silence" "Elizabeth Kerner has a strong new voice that has the cadences and resonance of an old and wise bard."--Jane Yolen on "Song in the Silence" ""Song in the Silence" is an intelligently written romantic fantasy with a strong female protagonist. It will certainly appeal to fans of Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey."--Josepha Sherman on "Song in the Silence"

With "Redeeming the Lost", Elizabeth Kerner returns to the world of Lanen Kaelar and the fabled creatures made real after centuries of doubt. The prophecies are coming true and the ancient race of Kantri - true dragons - have come back to Lanen's world. They bring ancient power and knowledge and the Kantri have come to see what the "littlings" have made of their world. But what they find is distressing, for humans have squandered their heritage, the small dragons that were left behind are little more than cattle - and those who do remember the ancient ways have allied themselves with a race of demons who long to destroy all the world. The Kantri are disturbed and look to Lanen and her love Varian to help them make the world right again. But Lanen has been captured by the demon - master Berys, who is intent upon using her powers to gain control of the universe. It is up to her true love, Varian and one of the most unlikely alliances ever seen to rescue Lanen. And if Varian fails, Lanen's life and the fates of his beloved Kantri hang in the balance. The stage is now set for a confrontation between the forces of light and darkness.