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Lynn Flewelling - Nightrunners 1 - Luck in the Shadows

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When young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn't commit, he is certain that his life is at

an end. But the one thing he never expected was his cellmate. Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, Seregil of

Rhíminee is many things—none of them predictable. And when he offers to take on Alec as his

apprentice, things may never be the same for either of them. Soon Alec is traveling roads he never

knew existed, toward a war he never suspected was brewing. Before long he and Seregil are embroiled

in a sinister plot that runs deeper than either can imagine, and that may cost them far more than their

lives if they fail. But fortune is as unpredictable as Alec's new mentor, and this time there just might

be…

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DEADLY MISSION

"Looks like you'll have to climb," Seregil whispered, squinting up. "Be careful going over; most of these

places have the walls topped with spikes or sharp flints."

"Hold on!" Alec tried to make out Seregil's expression through the darkness. "Aren't you coming with

me?"

"It's a one-man job; the fewer the better,"

Seregil assured him. "Would I send you in alone if I didn't think you could handle it? Best leave your

sword, though."

"What if someone sees me?"

"Honestly, Alec! You can't just go hacking your way out of every difficult situation that arises. It's

uncivilized."

Alec unbuckled his sword and started up the garden wall. He was halfway to the top when Micum

called softly, "We'll meet you back here when you've finished. Oh, and look out for the dogs."

"Dogs?" Alec dropped down again. "What dogs? You didn't say anything about dogs!"

Seregil tapped himself sharply between the eyes.

"Illior's Fingers, what am I thinking of tonight? There's a pair of Zengati hounds, snow-white and big

as bears."

"That's a fine detail to forget," growled Micum.

"Anything else I should know?"

"Let's see, the spikes, the dogs, the servants—No, I think we covered it. Luck in the shadows, Alec."

"And to you," Alec muttered, starting up the wall again.

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Praise for Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling

"Part high fantasy and part political intrigue, Luck in the Shadows makes a nice change from the usual

muck of contemporary sword-and-sorcery. I especially enjoyed Lynn Flewelling's obvious affection for

her characters. And at unexpected moments she reveals a well-honed gift for the macabre."

-Stephen R. Donaldson, author of This Day All Gods Die

"Memorable characters, an enthralling plot, and truly daunting evil. The magic is refreshingly difficult,

mysterious, and unpredictable. Lynn Flewelling has eschewed the easy shortcuts of cliched minor

characters and cookie-cutter backdrops to present a unique world peopled by characters who are truly

of that world. I commend this one to your attention."

-Robin Hobb, author of Royal Assassin

"A splendid read, filled with magic, mystery, adventure, and taut suspense. Lynn Flewelling, bravo!

Nicely done."

-Dennis L. McKiernan, author of The Dragonstone

"An engrossing and entertaining debut novel. It opens up a new fantasy world that is ripe for

exploration-full of magic, intrigues, and fascinating characters… the kind of book you settle down with

when you want a long, satisfying read."

-Michael A. Stackpole, author of Star Wars X-Wing: Rogue Squadron

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LUCK IN THE SHADOWS

Lynn Flewelling

Bantam Books New York Toronto

London Sydney Auckland

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LUCK IN THE SHADOWS A Bantam Spectra Book/September 1996

SPECTRA and the portrayal of a boxed 's' are trademarks of Bantam Books, a division of

Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.

Map by Virginia Norey.

No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or

mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system,

without permission in writing from the publisher. For information address: Bantam Books.

If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It

was reported as "unsold and destroyed" to the publisher and neither the author nor the publisher has

received any payment for this "stripped book."

ISBN 0-553-57542-2

Published simultaneously in the United States and Canada

Bantam Books are published by Bantam Books, a division of Bantam Doubleday Dell

Publishing Group, Inc. Its trademark, consisting of the words "Bantam Books" and the portrayal of a

rooster, is Registered in US. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. Marca Registrada.

Bantam Books, 1540 Broadway, New York, New York 10036.

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA 0PM 10 9 8 7 6 5

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This one's for you, Doug, for all the best reasons.

LBF

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Acknowledgments

Like many first novels, this one wouldn't be complete without acknowledgments. Those of you who

don't know me can skip this part, if you like. Really. I don't mind.

With deepest gratitude to those hardy early readers who believed in this project long before I did

myself:

Mom, Fran, and kid sister Sue, God love 'em; Gram, God rest her; Jeffs K. and A.; sisters of the heart

Darby, Laurie, the Other Lynn, and Nancy; Bonnie; Cheryl; Marc and the whole BookMarc's gang;

Cathie Pelletier, for her guidance and support; Greta, Sandy E, Gary, Bill and Dorothy, Maria, Sabine,

Scott and Julie, Marc and Lisa, Todd, Jen, Gail N.; Suzannes K. and C.; and Pete "The Organmeister"

K. and Debbie C., who materialized out of the electronic ether at the nicest possible time. Apologies to

anyone I missed.

Love also to Matt and Tim, who've heard, "Not now, Mom's writing," far too often; and to my dad,

who's probably bragging me up in Heaven, because he always did.

And finally, special thanks to my literary midwives, Lucienne Diver, Eleanor Wood, and Anne Groell,

who made it all come real.

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Author's Note

The ancient Hierophantic calendar is based on a lunar year divided into twelve 29-day months and

four seasonal festivals, which account for an additional twelve days.

Winter Solstice—observance of the longest night and celebration of the lengthening of days to come.

(mourning Night and Festival of Sakor in Skala.) Followed by:

Sarisin

Dostin

Klesin

Spring Festival—preparation for planting, celebration of fertility of Dalna. (festival of the Flowers in

Mycena.) Followed by:

Lithion

Nythin

Gorathin

Summer Solstice—celebration of the longest day, followed by:

Shemin

Lenthin

Rhythin

Harvest Home—finish of harvest, time of thankfulness. (great Festival of Dalna in Mycena.) Followed

by:

Erasin

Kemmin

Cinrin

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LynnFlewelling-Nightrunners1-LuckintheShadows[BackCover]WhenyoungAlecofKerryistakenprisonerforacrimehedidn'tcommit,\heiscertainthathislifeisatanend.Buttheonethingheneverexpectedwashiscellmate.Spy,rogue\,thief,andnoble,SeregilofRhímineeismanythings—noneofthempredictable.Andwhenheoffe\rstotakeonAlecas...

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