The Gates of Heaven

Curt Benjamin. Daw Books, $23.95 (537pp) ISBN 978-0-7564-0156-6

Building on the traditions and philosophies of the Far East, Curt Benjamin delivers an absorbing conclusion to his lively fantasy saga that began with The Prince of Shadows (2001), The Gates of Heaven: Volume Three of Seven Brothers. In his search for his seven brothers, Prince Llesho finally achieves a higher understanding about his role as a god.

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