‘A new, fascinating fantasy world – from a promising storyteller!’ – Michael Peinkofer, author of Die Zauberer (The Sorcerers) In a distant fortress there lies a treasure shrouded in mystery. It has survived the catastrophe of the human race and whoever wins it will be the ruler of the world. Few people know its hiding-place but dark forces are trying to gain power over it. A young sibyl sets out on a dangerous mission to prevent this from happening. After many catastrophes and the downfall of the legendary Golden Age, anarchy and barbarism run rife. Only he who can gain power over the ‘Legacy of the Golden Age’, a legendary treasure, can rule over the earth. The grim servants of the god Dashirin set out on a cruel campaign in search of its hiding-place, the Fortress of Light. In the ‘Other World’ and the subterranean colony of Altbergen the danger threatening humankind is recognised and the maiden Katanja is chosen to recover the ‘Legacy of the Golden Age’. Together with her companions the young sibyl meets with mortal dangers and powerful enemies, whom she can only defeat with cunning, magic and the help of creatures from the Other World.
About the author:
Jo Zybell, born in 1954, began writing fantasy novels in the 90s. In 2001 he won the German Fantasy Prize as Best Author. Several of his novels were nominated in the ‘Best Novel’ category. He lives with his family in the southern Black Forest. |
