The Wizard and the Floating City — Christopher Rowley

AGAINST AGELESS WIZARDRY THEY HAD ONLY THEIR OWN CUNNING AND BRAVERY

Set a different realm of the same mythical world as the Bazil Broketail books, this fantastic saga of sorcery and swordplay will dazzle fans of Christopher Rowley. Prince Evander had barely escaped the treacherous usurpation of his throne with his life. Now, in exile across the sea, he stumbles into an epic struggle between good and evil that will decide the fate of an empire. The fabled city of Monjon, floating aloft with the magical power of the Blessed Thymnal, must placate the fell wishes of a foul, ancient wizard--or suffer ruinous consequences.

Within the wondrous walls of Monjon await many exotic challenges for the noble Evander--not least the beautiful Serena, Princess of the Realm. Determined to escape the circumstances that threaten their future together, the young lovers face wicked witches, fantastic beasts, underworld thugs, and incredible necromancy--only to find themselves magically transported to a war--ravaged netherworld ruled by an entity darker and more sinister than any they could have imagined....