Meanwhile, the Master of Shades stirs in his confinement and the darkness edges ever closer.

In this fantasy novel, a powerful, evil mage searches for a tome that will grant him vast power and make him invincible—while others seek to thwart him and keep the world safe.

This is the tale of Shrew, her struggle to discover her past and her unwitting involvement in a race to prevent an ancient evil from consuming the world.

One hope remains. A desperate plan to save the galaxy from ruin.

The Russians, British and Americans were well used to the cloak and dagger world of espionage and playing the game of counter-intelligence for the benefit of their citizens.