Book summary

The blend of high fantasy and amusing banter that David Eddings perfected in his popular series the Belgariad continues in a five-volume sequel series, the Malloreon. In the Belgariad, Garion, a budding sorcerer, fulfilled a prophecy by reclaiming the throne of Riva, assuming the title of Overlord of the West, and slaying the evil god Torak. Some years later, unrest begins to grow in the Kingdoms of the West, culminating in several shocking personal tragedies for Garion. Once again, he and his companions must follow the strictures of yet another ancient prophecy which foretells a cataclysmic (and possibly final) battle with the Dark.