Product Description

When Raif and Drey Sevrance return home to their clan as the only survivors of a vicious attack in which both their father and the clan chief, were killed, everything changes for Raif. Uneasy with the new chief's reign of brutality and his brother's acceptance of it, Raif welcomes his uncle Angus Lok's invitation to accompany him to Spire Vanis. Asarhiah March, Ash for short, is the beautiful ward of Penthero Iss, Overlord of Spire Vanis. Suspicious of Penthero's increasing interest in her developing body, when Ash overhears him planning to imprison her she flees, only to be cornered at the city gate by a band of the Overlord's elite guards. But as they close in on her, a stranger comes to the rescue - observed by a bemused Raif, Angus Lok plunges into the midst of the guards and snatches her to safety. For Angus knows that as this girl grows to womanhood she will develop powers which could destroy herself and the world if she doesn't learn to control them ...and only Raif can protect her on her journey to understanding.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135571 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 804 pages

Customer Reviews

An epic journey through ice, snow and personal nightmare
I must admit to be a real fan of J.V. Jones, she is a wonderful author who manages to transport you to her worlds with consumate ease. A Cavern of Black Ice is no exception. As an avid reader of fantasy I can honestly say I have never read an initial book in a trilogy that promises, and gives, as much as Cavern does. It is a sweeping plot set in an ice bound land that has you turning the heating up as you read it. Julie's character's are always excellent, they are believable, human and heroic (or of course demonic and vile!). In any of their guises you very soon become caught up in their epic struggle of good and evil with ancient magic. Cavern is a long book and so much the better for it, the pace is just right the plot and characterisation is given time to develop into a deeply woven and spellbinding epic. If you only buy one book this year make sure that its A Cavern of Black Ice, you won't regret it. Just make sure you wrap up real warm while you read or you'll have frostbite before you know it!

Her best novel to date
An excellent start to her newest trilogy--better than the Book of Words novels even though it's set in the same world. 'A Cavern of Black Ice' is a compelling read with complex characters and a strong sense of place that permeates every page. The protagonists are strong interesting characters who are far from perfect heroes, and nobody writes 'baddies' better than J V Jones. She's a bold writer who never shirks from making shocking choices when they're needed and despite writing a long book even by fantasy terms, Jones skillfully winds up the pace and keeps you reading right to the end.

This is one you'll want to read again.

Fabulous fantasy!!
I have read many fantasy novel's, both good and bad but this one certainly outshines them all. J.V jones creates a vivid world in which the reader becomes a part of the story instead of a mere observer and creates vivid character personalities which readers will come to love, or hate. this series is her best yet, and i know it held me enthralled for the better part of a week, while i read the first two books in this absolutely fabulous trilogy. i am currently eagerly awaiting the release of the third book, and certainly hope it will live up to the standards set by this book and the next.