The Lesser Kindred

An evil mage spoils the honeymoon for Lanen and her beloved and forces her to make tough decisions in this epic fantasy adventure sequel.

"A good book is a real find but a good sequel to good book is an extra treat. I've read The Lesser Kindred and now I want to find out what happens next! The story is not over. I want more!" —Anne McCaffrey

The Lesser Kindred is the stunning sequel to Elizabeth Kerner's haunting first novel Song in the Silence, continuing the story of Lanen Kaelar, a young woman who fearlessly embarked on a search for the great dragons of legend and in her travels discovered not only the reality of the myth but her own true love.

Shortly after returning home with a husband who is more than he seems, Lanen's chance at happiness is threatened by the demon-master Berys, who is determined to capture Lanen, believing she is the key to his once and future domination of all of her homeland.

Young lovers are supposed to have happy endings—but those tales are no match for a mage's wiles and so Lanen and her man must flee. On their journey they will discover new friends and old enemies, make some startling discoveries . . . and stumble upon a truth that will change the world.

"The Lesser Kindred establishes Elizabeth Kerner as a gifted storyteller." —Romantic Times

"Elizabeth Kerner has a strong new voice that has the cadences and resonance of an old and wise bard." —Jane Yolen