The mass-market edition of the first in a trilogy of all-new prequel novels set in Roger Zelazny"s "Amber" universe, fully authorized by the Estate of Roger Zelazny! "John Betancourt has boundless enthusiasm and genuine passion for every project he undertakes -- and the imagination to back it up." -- Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times Bestselling author "The spirit of Zelazny lives on in Betancourt"s prequel. Roger Zelazny"s works in the years he wrote the first Amber books were perhaps the best in SF and Fantasy of the 20th century. If you"ve read the Amber books, this book is a must. If you haven"t, this book is the best place to start." -- David Bischoff, author of Aliens vs. Predator "John Betancourt channels Zelazny? However he got it, he has the gift, and now there is a new Amber trilogy that will delight a legion of fans eager to learn how Amber came to be." -- Tom Easton, Book Reviewer for ANALOG Magazine