
Laurie Marks' Elemental Logic series introduced readers to the realm of Shaftal, an intricately imagined land whose people operate within the boundaries of their basic natures--here defined as logics--which sometimes bequeath them with access to magical, elemental...

This beautifully written novel avoids the holes in logic typical in most stories of this nature and includes enough blood and adventure to satisfy the most quest-driven readers.--Publishers Weekly, starred review.

Earth. Air. Water. Fire. These elements have sustained the peaceful people of Shaftal for generations, with their subtle powers of healing, truth, joy, and intuition. But now Shaftal is dying. The earth witch who ruled Shaftal is dead, leaving no heir. Shaftal's ruling house...