Keeper of the City

Guardians of the Three Volume II

Pages: 309
Published: 1989
Language: English

The city of Niau, a prosperous trading hub, is vulnerable to the legendary Eastern Lords. Reswen, a veteran mercenary, is tasked with guarding Niau and rises through the ranks of the secret police, uncovering the city's hidden schemes. When mysterious merchants arrive, Reswen suspects their true intentions and must ally with a courtesan-spy and a wizard to defend Niau from sinister sorcery.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Adventurous Mysterious Tense

Reluctant Hero Court Intrigue

Epic Fantasy Fantasy

Authors

Diane Duane

Diane Duane (born May 18, 1952) is an American science fiction and fantasy author, long based in Ireland. Her works include the Young Wizards young adult fantasy series and the Rihannsu Star Trek novels.

Peter Morwood

Peter Morwood (born Robert Peter Smyth; 20 October 1956 – 9 May 2025) was an Irish novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for his Horse Lords and Tales of Old Russia series. He lived in Ireland with his wife, writer Diane Duane, with whom he co-authored several works.