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Mitthsombaine: a magnificent city, rich in knowledge and beauty. The seat of government within the land of Sennovia, and the home of all those gifted in magic. Only this city is founded on living energy, and the current ruler, the Magus, has corrupted that energy source. He has little time for the struggling nations outside the city walls, as his mind is bent upon manipulating the future, on destroying his despised rival, the Brethren. And to do that he needs a mind that is bright and intelligent. A mind that is gifted in Foresight.
Foresight: a rare, wonderful, enlightening gift that aids its user in predicting future events, passing exams, impressing new lovers and winning vital arguments. Only for Sasheer, a young trainee within the Towers of Mitthsombaine, the gift of Foresight is far from enlightening. Rather, he is plagued by nightmares and visions of death. He is hunted by those who would own his visions, hated by those jealous of his looks and ability, and seduced by those who have little idea of the creatures that hunger for his life. Sasheer's only family is his twin brother Serinee, and Zaileen, a slave whom he is infatuated with.
When the Magus entraps Sasheer and tries to force his visions, Sasheer refuses to cooperate, and runs, seeking to escape the Towers. Then Serinee is threatened and Zaileen is taken…and Sasheer is forced to fight back in the only way he can. He goes to the Brethren and gives them his visions…
This book goes back in time, to the beginning, and tells the story of Mitthsombaine's last ten days before chaos and destruction rip stability from the land and awakened the real power within Mitthsombaine's corrupt heart.
© T S Clayton 2005
