The Sword, The Ring, and The Chalice trilogy ensnared readers in its web offantasy and suspense. The Queen's Gambit--called "powerful" and "romantic"by Midwest Book Review--added more layers to the tale. Now, nationalbestselling author Deborah Chester continues the saga of royal intrigue,myth, and magic. . .

The King Betrayed

It has been seven years since the half-elven Dain took his rightful placeupon the throne of Nether, with the warrior-woman Alexeika beside him.Their rule has ushered in an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity. . .

But Dain's legacy is not secure. His many enemies have formed an unholyalliance and put into motion a plot--fueled by sword and sorcery--whichcould shatter his life forever and destroy the one thing that has sustainedhim throughout the years: the love of his Queen Alexeika. . .