The bizarre state of Amber - a future or a parallel world? Not even its plotting and counter-plotting lords know the truth about the real nature of Amber and why it must be constantly defended from the forces of the Shadow.

But Prince Corwin, philosopher, womanizer, possessed drummer, is determined to find out. His strange, dangerous and fascinating pilgrimage takes him to the sultry city of Texorami, to ravaged Garnath, to bloody confrontation with the dark powers of Shadow.

And perhaps to the mind-blasting truth about Amber - and himself...