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The epic conclusion to the bestselling Tales of the Otori-"among the most thrilling new series of our time."* The Severe Cry of the Heron may be the wealthy and stirring climax to a series whose inventive perspective has fascinated an incredible number of readers worldwide, and an exceptional book that stands like a thrilling accomplishment in its right. A stunning epic of compromise and combat, enthusiastic vengeance, dangerous betrayal, and unconquerable love, The Severe Cry of the Heron requires the storytelling accomplishment of Hearnis wonderful ancient Western world to surprising new levels of action and drama. Fifteen years of peace and prosperity underneath the rule of Lord Otori Takeo and his spouse Kaede is endangered with a criminal system of assassins, the revival of old rivalries, the appearance of visitors showing fresh guns and faith, and an unfulfilled prediction that Lord Takeo may expire at the hand of the person in their own household. The Severe Cry of the Heron may be the final finish for the Tales of the Otori series that equally finishes the heroes' lives and wonderfully illuminates unforeseen facets of the whole Otori tale.