Originally published in Trade Paperback February 2007 and
then in mass market paperback in March 2008.
SummaryEight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years
apart to the day—they fulfill the Curse of Eight
Prophecy. To avoid tempting their destiny, the brothers are
exiled to Nightfall Island, where women are forbidden. When
a childhood friend seeks refuge among the brothers, it
triggers a confrontation with their mysterious enemy.
Alys arrives desperate and afraid, but welcomed by Wolfer,
the second-born brother who harbors deep feelings for Alys.
But she harbors a secret: her own uncle is tormenting the
exiled brothers, and seeks to kill them to secure their
ancestral inheritance for himself.
Confessing her uncle’s plan to the brothers puts them
at even greater risk, for their resistance against the evil
mage has stirred his wrath. Alys fears her uncle is
determined this time to exterminate the brothers once and
for all—destroying the star-crossed lovers as well.
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