Jean's Reviews > Deryni Checkmate

This picks up not long after Deryni Rising. There is a new evil Deryni who wants Kelson's kingdom. There is an archbishop who is finally acting on his anti-Deryni agenda. There is a charismatic human who is leading a rebellion to cleanse the land of Deryni -- and those who support them. Excommunication is a very real threat in this time period and has severe consequences. And the problems of being a persecuted minority come to the fore. As the title implies, this is a dark book. Do try to have the sequel on hand.

If you liked Deryni Rising, you will no doubt really like this book. The writing is a bit deeper as characters develop and moral issues are explored.