Necropolis
Xina Marie Uhl
XC Publishing, 2000
ISBN 1-930805-00-4 (e-book)
In an ancient desert city where the spirits of long dead rulers rustle through the winding streets, a prison guard is forced to save the life of a young priest whose lost memory holds the key to the fate of two cities. Become entangled in the web of political rivalries, sorcerous intrigues, headlong adventure and deep emotion that is ... Necropolis!
Eretria. Crossroad of Civilization, Home to a Hundred Gods, Jewel of the Desert . . .
City of the Dead.
Necropolis!
Conyr, a prison guard and ex-soldier haunted by the betrayals and destruction of a past war, he finds himself embroiled in a conflict so deep and dark that it not only threatens the existence of the city he fought for, but also his very soul.
Dru, a young holy warrior sent to Eretria on a mission that has been wiped from his mind after a brutal assassination attempt. Now, hurt and confused in an enemy land, he must search for his past amid continual danger.
Gilas, an ex-councilman and priestly initiate, he schemes to restore his power and punish the man who caused his imprisonment. He sees in Dru a unique opportunity for revenge.
Val, Desperate for a better life, this young mischief maker helps Dru regain his health and soon finds herself surrounded by awakening legends and the fulfillment of prophecies.
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