Forged in Mist

By: Janine Donoho

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Both marvel and monstrosity continue to surge through the thinning mist between worlds. Sorcerous storms envelope oceans and continents, setting fire to ancient forests and disrupting once thriving ecosystems. The race to save not just this world, but those linked to it heaps destructive pressure upon each link necessary to triumph. In this world ravaged by sorcery, FORGED IN MIST begins where BORNE OF MIST ended. Elishandra and Zen’s compatriots battle on two fronts, separated by mission and geography. Grievous injury and death shrink their numbers, diminishing their chances of survival. Meanwhile Morchem’s amplified influence erodes their world’s foundations. The necromancer and his collaborators do violence to both living and dead. In this conflict, no middle course remains. Zenadon’s imprisonment clarifies his need to either govern his emergent abilities—or be ruled by them. His comfortable life as Master Merchant behind him, he wrestles with oft opposing responsibilities as Commander and neophyte magic user. He’s also a man longing for his Chosen—an enigmatic woman whose actions alternately baffle and beguile. As his foes batter Zen, disturbing thoughts of vengeance and mayhem confound him, gnawing at his bedrock of honor and integrity. Can he gain enough control over burgeoning magic to overcome his adversaries? Or will he lose himself to the rage that threatens to conquer reason? Elishandra deals with issues both mundane and magical as she enlists allies. Deep awareness within the lands arises to greet or stymie her. With each step, she risks herself and those who depend upon her. Ambiguous partners present themselves, even as she questions her faltering capabilities. Adversaries surface. Sweeping changes to the earth and its inhabitants insert anomalies that threaten this reality. Even a more seasoned mage would falter beneath the onslaught. Can Elishandra force a dynamic balance amid the building chaos? Morchem gains strength, wielding ultimate power—even over death. As connections to integrity and reverence of life thin and reach breaking points, Lisha, Zen and their allies risk everything. With entire realities at stake, each tests how much damage they can sustain while retaining their humanity.