As the Wraeththu struggle to uncover the secrets of their origins, it is now time for second generation hara - children of this hermaphrodite race - to make their mark on history.
Darquiel har Aralis lives among the hidden tribe of Olopade in ignorance of who his family really is. All he knows is that he was brought to the house of Samway even before he emerged from his pearl and that his parents might be dead or disgraced - but were surely famous. As he grows up, Darq realizes he is different from any other har.
After a disastrous attempt to incept his closest friend, the human girl Amelza, he attracts the attention of the mysterious and powerful Thiede and learns that his origins are more astounding than he imagined. Shadowy factions and bizarre entities wish to take control of him, and he must disappear into the ancient landscape of Anakhai until his powers have developed and he is strong enough to confront these dangerous forces.
Loki her Aralis is the favored son of the Tigrons in Immanion, but he, too, is unaware of his real heritage and the secrets that surrounded his creation. He is just beginning to understand some of his unique powers when he is abducted to the stark realm of Thanatep, where forests of ancient towers are all that remain of a race that once controlled the life essence of multiple realms.
Geburael har Teraghast is the grandson of Tigron Pellaz but holds his family in contempt. Living in exile with his half brother, the peculiar Diablo, Geburael believes that the great Aralisian dynasty in Immanion must fall, and he is more than prepared to be Instrumental in its destruction. It is they who have kidnapped Loki.
Meanwhile, the Kamagrian Lileem uncovers the greatest secret of all in the realm of the Black Library and catalyzes events that will bring the three young hara into conflict, the outcome of which will decide the fate of all Wraeththu on earth.
Industry Reviews
"Storm Constantine is a myth-making Gothic queen, whose lush tales are compulsive reading. Her stories are poetic, involving, delightful and depraved. I wouldn't swap her for a dozen Anne Rices!" --Neil Gaiman
"No one navigates "the web of the wyrd" quite the way British author Constantine does, as shown in volume two of her second fantasy trilogy about the conflicts within a warring hermaphrodite race, the Wraeththu, The landscape, evocative of Mayan or Egyptian ruins, makes a great backdrop for characters struggling for love and transformation."--Publishers Weekly on "The Shades of Time and Memory"
"Storm has come back to her own with a gloriously gothic, passionate and romantic novel, one which has a need to tell its story. The richly thought out characters and landscapes at times dazzle the reader with their complexity and vitality, spread out over many levels and shades. The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure is a joy to read and is Storm's finest and most confident novel for some time. It reaffirms her place as an author of immense talent and originality and is a welcome return to her original world. This novel is a must to any body interested in highly imaginative Fantasy."--"SF Revu" on" The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure"
"""This book is complex yet very entertaining, as Storm Constantine provides incredible insight into her world. The story line is exciting with several subplots simultaneously moving forward adding to the feel of an upcoming calamity."--"Book Byte"s on "The Shades of Time and Memory"
"Storm Constantine provides a powerful look at several key players from her previous trilogy that her fans will appreciate as the Wraeththu universe keenly expands."--"Bookbytes "on "The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure"
"Constantine delivers a complicated and ultimately engaging novel sure to be embraced by existing fans."--Publishers Weekly on "The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure"
