[The Dead Rivers Trilogy 02] • Freedom's Apprentic

With "Freedom's Gate," acclaimed author Naomi Kritzer introduced a dangerous world of magic and intrigue. Now she continues the story of Lauria, a bold young woman who has turned againsta way of life she once believed in....

FREEDOM'S APPRENTICE

Once the trusted aide to powerful military commander Kyros, freeborn Lauria hunted down his escaped slaves. Butduring a mission to infiltrate the bandit tribe known as the Alashi, Lauria's loyalties shifted. When her

identity was discovered, she was cast out by both sides. Now Lauria is determined to regain thetrust of the Alashi, and, with the help of her blood-sister Tamar, liberate those she once returned to captivity. But they cannot accomplish the daunting task alone. Desperate for a spell-chain to free a mine slave, Lauriaturns to her enemies-the Sisterhood of Weavers-and apprentices herself to a sorceress. But learning to harness magic will come at a greater price than she everimagined. "From the Paperback edition."