Part Three of Deborah Cannon's epic adventure THE PIRATE EMPRESS The Fox Faerie's magic has corrupted both Mongol and Ming empires. An even greater evil is released. She has broken the Emblem of Balance, summoned the monsters of legend against the Middle Kingdom, and set the past against the future. Li's allies are thwarted by this new treachery. And each must fight his own battle against ancient, supernatural forces. "A Sweeping Odyssey, captivating from cover to cover." - Midwest Book Review (MBR Bookwatch USA)