Tuyo

This short novel is set directly after the events of Tuyo.Following the great battle in the winter country, a handful of surviving Lau, too badly wounded to travel, were left to the care of Ugaro tribesmen.Surgeon Dedicat Suelen Haras Soyauta, personal physician to the king of the summer country, can't bear the thought that injured Lau soldiers have been abandoned in the winter country, subject to who knows what barbaric medical practices, perhaps even to neglect or outright abuse. He's determined to cross the river to care for those soldiers -- despite the risk that the Ugaro may condemn, as forbidden sorcery, even magic dedicated to the healing arts.His act of courage and mercy may change the world.

Into the Starlit LandTano knew his people would need to return to the starlit country -- and he knew his friend Raga would be among those who crossed the mountains into that lovely and mysterious land. Where Raga goes, Tano will certainly go as well.He looks forward to the journey -- mostly. He's almost certain every Ugaro who accompanies the expedition can be trusted, and he's almost certain the Lau who come along won't cause too much trouble. Most of all, Tano knows the gentle people of the starlit land offer no threat at all. Everyone knows the Tarashana are harmless ...

A crown forged piece by piece, moment by moment.Prince Sekaran is nine years old when he meets his cousin Aras for the first time.Twenty when Aras is given a scepter.Thirty-five when he becomes heir and discovers the truth about his cousin …A novel-length series of linked stories and vignettes, each revealing the moments that define Sekaran's life: first encounters, unexpected revelations, and the ties of blood, friendship, and loyalty that bind him to his cousin, his broader family, and the summer country itself.