Beginning an Ending

Alaris' plans are becoming more clear, and even those who are closest to him--through devoted love of him or careful study of him--are astounded at his audacity. How can one man dare to meddle in affairs that even the gods have not touched in thousands of years? And yet, in the most secret areas of the hearts of those who know what he is trying to do, there lies the question: Can he do it? "An author of much promise" --Phillip Ellis, reviewer for SFReader.com