"Strong erotic dark romantic fantasy"
As children siblings Weir and Genevieve Saur watch, the
Tribunal steals their family estate leaving them with not
even time to mourn the death of their father. Thirsting
for revenge, the pair manages to survive and eventually
they become pirates plundering the coast of Serenia. Sailing the Wind Lass, the Saurs and their crew come
across a "ghost" ship, a prison vessel with two near dead
survivors, a crew member and a prisoner, trapped in the
hull. The convict is Syn-Jern Sorn, son of the Duke of
Winterstorm, who Weir holds culpable for his father's
death. Weir wants Syn-Jern dead while Genny feels he
should not be faulted for the sins of the father. She
prevails and as he heals, they learn that his step-brother
Trace Edward Sorn betrayed him. As the Weirs decide
whether to abet Syn-Jern on his quest to devastate the
Tribunal, he hides his power that if used could kill many
including innocent people even as he and Genny begin to
fall in love. The second novel in the WindTales miniseries trilogy is a
strong erotic dark romantic fantasy that can be enjoyed as
a stand alone but is enhanced by insider references to
other Wind stories especially WINDFALL. The story line is
action-packed, yet as expected by Charlotte Boyett-Compo,
the key cast members are fully developed and not just the
lead couple and her brother; for instance others like the
Saurs' piracy partner Patrick embellish the plot as the
audience cares for them. A final twist will stun fans as
this fabulous author shakes her readers from complacency
as few if any authors in continuing series ever do.
Encore kudos to a terrific writer. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted July 11, 2005
Syn-Jern Sorn made a very powerful enemy in his half-
brother, Trace Edward Sorn. Taken in chains to the
infamous Labyrinth Penal Colony, Syn-Jern is meant never
to return to his rightful place as Duke of Winterstorm, an
inheritance his step-brother has usurped. But Syn-Jern
weilds magical powers so deadly he is loath to unleash
them on his enemies. Will the love of a rebellious young
girl save Syn-Jern from the evil within his soul or will
it destroy her?
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