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After a century of tentative peace, there is cause to celebrate - the old-fashioned way.The High Mage Ranking Tournament is back for the first time in a thousand years. As the competition heats up to see who of the new crop of Mages is strongest, certain things are bound to come up. ... read more

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Kirare: The Viceroy of Underworld, the galaxy's official worst-of-the-worst prison system, who has no compunctions, a surprising heritage and a problem that ends up in the loss of one of his own. He has no choice but to ask the Mages for assistance, including the one person he cannot stand: Shourron I.
  • Alex Kramer: Partner and co-owner of KramerMed Pharmaceuticals, an Earthian corporation, who suddenly notices shortfalls in deliveries of his supplies. He is a talented pharmacist and businessman, but is often oblivious to the obvious.
  • Charlotte E. Stevens: The half-Seeress head admin of KramerMed, who decides to do something life-threatening for the company - and the people - that she loves.
  • Jason A. Watson: The other half of KramerMed, who often notices everything that Alex would overlook - and not be surprised by any of it. Though human, he's highly perceptive by nature and looks out for everyone around him almost reflexively. Has a devil-may-care adventurer attitude and relies on his knowledge of human nature.
  • Rombe: A Hunter ruffian who found his way into Underworld on a dare and a lot of gumption, he ended up hired as Sergeant of the Underworld Guard. When a sudden rebellion catches his attention, he goes to investigate...and never gets his answers.
  • Senna Clark: An employee of KramerMed, the manager of shipping and receiving, she works well and sets off no alarms...with the exception of Charlotte and Jason.
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  • Makkian
  • Muraio
  • Kiranu
  • Shourron
  • Arriella
  • Zatari
  • Rhyssius
  • Vannara
  • Laer
  • Krewys
  • Akkiru
  • Kai
  • Jiri
  • Dr. Morham
  • Caren
  • Mitchell
  • Kera
  • Jessica
  • Hunter
  • Ginessis
  • Akarra
  • Huntress
  • Kari
  • Runau
  • High Mage
  • Shio
  • Mikarra
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

New York City in the year 3399. Complete with Penn Station (new vs. the not-developed-on levels), the old NYC Subway, the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline.

First Sentence edit see section history

A hot wind blew across the arid landscape, once a flourishing grain-farming sector of the planet Kriamino. Most plants were dead due to the unregulated climate; their withered and dehydrated remains food to the burrowing animals of the region.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Restore
2. Questions
3. Secrets
4. Gathering
5. Filter
6. Intent
7. Challenge
8. Peak
9. Discover
10. Cross
11. Break
12. Resilience
13. Recovery
14. Security

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 3 in The Index. (standard series)

Preceded by The Index, Book 1: Mages, and followed by The Index, Book 3: Lineage (The Index Series).

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Katherine Gilraine (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Jenna Bacci (Cover Artist)
  2. Gayle Moffett (Editor)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 24th, 2010
ISBN: 1448675448
Page Count: 462

Classification edit see section history

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

  • KatherineGilraine.com: The author's blog, where she touches on the series, book writing progress and other miscellaneous things.

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