Shaman's Crossing

Nevare Burvelle is the second son of a newly ennobled lord, destined by tradition for a career in the king's cavalry. As he enters the rigorous military academy, he looks forward to a promising future of service and honor on the frontier. However, his life takes a strange turn when he encounters powerful and ancient magic tied to the untamed wilderness. He must navigate intense social pressures, political intrigue, and a creeping supernatural affliction that threatens his identity. This epic fantasy novel establishes a rich secondary world centered on duty, transformation, and environmental conflict.

by Robin Hobb

EOS · First published 2005 · 577 pages