<p><b>BOOK 4 OF THE BELGARIAD, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by master storyteller David Eddings. Discover the epic story that inspired thousands - from Raymond Feist''s <i>The Riftwar Cycle </i>series to George R. R. Martin''s <i>A Game of Thrones</i>.<br><br>Fate gives no choice...<br>Slay or be slain...</b><br><br>The Orb is regained, the quest near its end. Garion and his companions have only to reach Riva and return the Orb, to allow peace to reign once more. <br><br>But fate still has a card to play for Garion. And it is his life that must be gambled...</p>