The Treasured One

Jalkan stumbled back, spitting blood, teeth, and curses and he clawed at his knife-hilt. Keselo's sword, however, came out of its sheath more smoothly and rapidly. The young man put the point of his sword against the bone-thin Trogite's throat. Drop it, Jalkan, he said quite firmly. Drop the knife, or I'll kill you right here on the spot. But this peasant just hit me! Jalkan screamed. That's a hanging offense! I'm an officer! Not anymore, you aren't, Narasan declared in a flat tone of voice. I've put up with you for much too long already, and you've just given me something that I've been waiting for. Your army career is finished, Jalkan, and good riddance. You can't do that! Jalkan screamed at Narasan. I paid gold for my commission! Gold! -from The Treasured One.

Author: David Eddings, Leigh Eddings
Publisher: Aspect
Published: 10/26/2004
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.33w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780446532266

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/27/2004 pg. 42
Romantic Times 11/01/2004 pg. 75 - Excellent
Library Journal 11/15/2004 pg. 54

About the Author
David Eddings published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with the pioneering series The Belgariad. Born in Spokane, WA, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, in 1954 and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1961. He has served in the United States Army, has worked as a buyer for the Boeing Company, has been a grocery clerk, and college English teacher.

Leigh Eddings has collaborated with her husband since the beginning. They live in Nevada.