As a rival monarch takes his rightful place on the throne of a nearby land, it becomes more imperative than ever that King Kelson produce a long-awaited heir. Love is set aside for duty-and Kelson the king must make the choice that Kelson the man can not.

Katherine Kurtz's triumphant return to the magical Medieval realm of Gwynedd...Exciting and intriguing. (SF Site)

Kurtz, one of the founders of modern historical fantasy, after nearly thirty years continues to be one of its most accomplished practitioners. (Publishers Weekly)

Ms. Kurtz creates compelling characters, a byzantine plot and magical wonder for a beguiling reading experience. (Romantic Times)...

The classic novel that introduced the Deryni—and launched Kurtz’s career.

For more than thirty years, the Deryni Chronicles have transported readers to a world of secret sorcery and courtly intrigue. Now fans of the series can revel anew in the dawning of an epic....

New York Times bestselling author of In the King's Service

Alaric Morgan has been pledged to the king's service. His Deryni blood makes him ideal to safeguard the Haldane kings and ensure that Prince Brion shall have the protection of his hereditary magic....

More than thirty years ago, Katherine Kurtz changed the face of fantasy with the Deryni Chronicles. In 2005, Ace published a newly revised and expanded Deryni Checkmate in hardcover. Now, that edition is available in mass market for the first time....

Third in the trilogy that launched Kurtz’s career—now revised and expanded.

Kelson Haldane is King of Gwynedd, the first liege of magical Deryni heritage in centuries. But the priesthood of the Eleven Kingdoms have no intention of ceding their power—even if it means inciting civil war....