"Revenge" Synopsis

Today I want to talk about “Mandrean Revenge.”  It is the third and most recent book in the Sapphire Chronicles.  It has been over two years since Linvin returned from his life-altering quest to recover the Red Sapphire.  With the gem firmly in his possession and its power at his command, Linvin is feeling nearly invincible save for the constant assassination attempts he continues to thwart.  His world is about to come crashing down.  Lord Mandrean the 13th managed to survive their fight.  Still smarting from his wound, he seeks vengeance on his enemy.  Mandrean sends his Necromancer to kidnap Linvin’s dear uncle Anvar.  Linvin is left with an ultimatum.  Either he must surrender to Mandrean for execution before the first frost or Anvar will take his place.  Of he does surrender, Anvar will be released.   Linvin knows they will kill his uncle regardless of his actions but he cannot just sit there and do nothing while they execute the man who has been like a father to him.  He has never believed a situation was hopeless.  With that bit of optimism he sets out for the Mandrean Empire by way of the Unclaimed Territory.  Along the way he runs into one problem after another which slows his progress.  Then something unforeseen and catastrophic happens that throws everything off course.  Will Linvin be able to rectify the situation in time?  Is there a way to truly save Anvar and possibly himself from the terrible fate that awaits them?  Or is this really a no-win situation?  Linvin is in trouble and the frost is coming…