The Call of the Shrike - Stormclouds, #2

ALL IN THIS TOGETHER  John and his brothers are The Rising, guerilla fighters against the usurper of the throne. Out-manned, out-spent, hunted down, they're about to lose. But they are united. NEVER STEP ASIDE  John only seems to be a shy and unassuming minstrel. But his music comes from a place deep inside, a magic he will need. TELL ME WHAT IS KEENER THAN THE AXE  The repulsive and indolent usurper-prince is only a tool in the hands of  one of the most powerful mages ever to stalk realms and ages, and one of the most wicked, a sorcerer who, vampire-like, sucks the life-force from his victims.
YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME  How can John and his raw, unexplored powers hope to prevail against such a foe? How can he help his brothers against overwhelming odds?NOW GILLES THE DESTROYER AND DEVOURER STAKES HIS CLAIM