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After the four worlds Alfred has at last found his people on Chelstra, the realm of sea. But his travels have taught him to be cautious... and Alfred soon realizes his caution is justified, even among his own kind. The one person Alfred can trust is, strangely, Haplo the Patryn. But Haplo's lord has decreed all Sartan to be the enemy, and Haplo dares not go against his lord. Now the companions have arrived in a land where humans, elves, and dwarves have learned to live in peace. Unaware of an even greater threat to all the realms, it is Sartan and Patryn who will disrupt this alliance of the lesser races in their struggle to gain control of all four worlds. Only Alfred and Haplo realize that they have a much older -- and more powerful -- enemy than each other...From the Paperback edition.
Is Serpent Mage appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Book four in an adult epic fantasy series features magical combat and political intrigue between warring ancient races. Violence is present but not graphic, with themes of prejudice, manipulation, and choosing allies over ancient enmities.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, deception, and manipulation (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Fans of complex multi-world fantasy will enjoy the deepening alliance between former enemies as they uncover a greater threat than their ancient rivalry.