Sorceress of Faith

Sorceress of Faith
Robin D. Owens

WITH THE SOUNDING OF THE CHIMES, AN EXOTIQUE IS CALLED…With the world of Lladrana threatened by encroaching evil, the Sorcerers must do the unthinkable–Summon an outsider to stop the insidious Darkness slowly taking control of their land, and poisoning the Sorcerers themselves.Yet instead of a powerful warrior, grad student Marian Harasta arrives through the portal, finding herself in the center of a struggle between Sorcerers who want to use her incredible, untapped Powers to augment their own. As she fights to maintain her independence–including facing her first magical duel–she must decide whom to trust….Still, the Darkness will not be ignored, and a desperate Marian must offer the Sorcerers aid in order to keep alive the chance to return home. Because divided all will surely fall….

Selected praise for Robin D. Owens

“Robin D. Owens…provides a wonderful, gripping mix of passion, exotic futuristic settings and edgy suspense.”

—New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz on Heart Duel

“Like a well-played symphony, Guardian of Honor resonates in the hearts of those fortunate enough to read it.”

—Huntress Reviews

“Fans will gobble up Guardian of Honor and still be hungry for more.”

—The Best Reviews

“Robin Owens blends medieval history, a richly layered magical world and fine characterizations to weave a spell-binding story in Guardian of Honor.”

—BookLoons

ROBIN D. OWENS

SORCERESS OF FAITH

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Usual Suspects: Kay Bergstrom (Cassie Miles), Liz Roadifer, Janet Lane, Sharon Mignerey (www.sharonmignerey.com), Steven Moores, Judy Stringer, Anne Tupler, Sue Hornick, Alice Kober, Teresa Luthye, Peggy Waide (www.peggywaide.com), Giselle McKenzie

To Kay

Who encouraged and supported me from the

beginning and continues to do so—

my stories would be so much less without you

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30