Deze serie dompelt lezers onder in een wereld vol magie, mysterie en gevaarlijke intriges. De kern ervan is het raadselachtige Orakel, een artefact dat de toekomst kan zien en het lot kan bepalen. Personages moeten de gevolgen van vooruitziendheid en de macht die deze profetie verleent, onder ogen zien in een epische strijd om controle over wat komen gaat.
Set in the perilous Inner Frontier of the galaxy, this novel features a cast of formidable characters, including the Iceman, the Mouse, and Merlin. Each character brings their own unique threats and challenges, creating a rich tapestry of danger and intrigue. The narrative promises to engage readers with its thrilling adventures and complex personalities, characteristic of Santiago and Mike Resnick's previous works.
Set against the backdrop of the Galaxy's Inner Frontier, a deadly killer known as The Whistler becomes fixated on a particular target. The narrative explores themes of obsession and danger as he pursues her relentlessly, creating a tense atmosphere filled with suspense. As their paths intertwine, the stakes rise, leading to a gripping confrontation that tests the limits of survival and morality in a treacherous universe.
This is the final volume of a trilogy which started with "Soothsayer" and "Oracle". In this volume, the Ice Man is beseiged by people trying to kill him, five in one month. As he sends the Gravedancer to find out who wants him dead, what he really wants to know is why the Prophet has allowed him to live.