Past Imperative

Synopsis

In a world on the brink of madness … In the summer of 1914, a young man beyond reproach awakens under police guard grievously injured and accused of heinous, impossible murder.And in a strange, distant place … The youngest member of a penniless acting troupe has been taken prisoner by the loyal minions of a corrupt, vengeful goddess. For an ancient prophecy has divided the realm's ruling Deities into warring factions—a prophecy that mentions the crippled captive child … and a youth recovering from inexplicable wounds in a British hospital bed.The Game weaves through worlds and dimensions as it has since time immemorial—a deadly contest of skill and manipulations that ruthlessly creates wizards, destroys human pawns … and trans transforms ordinary men, women and children into something more.The great game of gods is afoot. About the Author Dave Duncan is a prolific writer of fantasy and science fiction, best known for his fantasy series, particularly The Seventh Sword, A Man of His Word, and The King's Blades. He and his wife, Janet, his in-house editor and partner for over fifty years, live in Victoria, British Columbia. They have three children and four grandchildren. Dave's blog and webpage: www.daveduncan.com