About the book: 2001 / Fearless Richard Cypher, Seeker of Truth, defeated the formidable Darken Rahl by the power of magic, but, unknowingly, violated the Second Wizard's Rule. The veil between the worlds was torn, and the forces of evil were unleashed. Blood flows in streams, the darkest and most terrible awakens in people. Betrayal, betrayal, murder, war... A little more - and the Lord of the Underworld will break free, and then no one will escape a terrible fate. Only Richard is able to restore the veil and save the world. But is he ready, even to save the world, to sacrifice the life of his beloved??