Synopsis: Through an enchanted forest sheathed in ice, through a wraith-haunted citadel's unguarded gates, through the palace of the high king himself, a dark trail of evil crosses the land of Tyrnos. Along this black path walk three who have sworn to follow it to its source, and destroy it. Lisaux of the Black Shield. The mysterious, white-furred winter beast, and a small woman armed with the fierce power of her song. (adapted from the back cover of the Ace edition)