Tight, clean, flat, square, crisp, and sharp book in DJ with wrinkles, small cuts and tears. First printing (number line). SFBCE (First hardcover, per ISFDB). The first two books ranked high in the best fantasy of the year category for Locus. The third was not released until included in this omnibus, which first appeared in paperback format. Somtow is Thai, and writes in his native language. Follow the exploits of the Etchison family as their mortal world is rehaped by warring dragon-children under the control of the Darkling King Strang. Within Theo Etchison lies the power of a Turthsayer, a power the Darklings need to dominate the universe.