DRAGONLANCE Preludes 02: Kendermore - Mary Kirchoff

THE DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS-INSPIRED UNIVERSE: Twins Raistlin and Caramon investigate a frightening string of disappearances in this prequel novel to the Dragonlance Chronicles.

Darkness and unrest are growing. People disappear in the night, and there are rumors of foul forces at work. To this land come Raistlin and Caramon Majere, two brothersone a wizard, one a warriorwho are trying to eke out a living on the backroads of Ansalon. Desperate for money, they agree to take on a job in the backwater village of Mereklar, where cats are disappearingsending everyone into a panic.

A beautiful noblewoman persuades Raistlin, Caramon, and their kender companion, Earwig Lockpicker, to search for the missing cats. But what starts out as an intriguing mystery turns sinister when the towns leading citizens are murdered by what appears to be a gigantic feline beast.

A ball of string, an ancient legend, and three magically glowing lines lead the twins to the truthand to a confrontation with a deadly foe. On the fabled Night of the Eye, Raistlin will supposedly acquire great magical power . . . and hell need it if he is to survive.

ISBN: 9780786929474

Pages: 346

Paperback

Wizards of the Coast, 2003

Good condition; cover has some small creases; pages tanned

B25.2