Ginette B. (Niteowl7) reviewed on 4/3/2008 + 242 more book reviews

The setting is an alternative universe, where the Seattle area is run by humans and Paladins. The Paladins are immortal warriors. Through a corridor, another land exists. The only light there is from blue stones that are being sold in the upper regions. The inhabitants of this area are called the Other. One Other warrior, Barak, runs away from his dark land to live in the upper region. He is captured by Paladins who let him live mainly because of a doctor's, Laurel's, care for him and desire to keep him alive. The chief of the Paladins is Laurel's lover and he can't deny her request. Barak ends up working on a geological project with Lacey who heads this project. They fall in love but after awhile, Barak wants nothing to do with her since she won't acknowledge her relationship with him to those around her. Everything comes to a head with the volcanoes activities. Very good read; good characterizations as well as plot. The only problem that bugged me was wondering why the blue stones were so valuable to those in the land of Paladins.

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