This book was too short for me to really get into. I have the first version in paperback, and would love to send it to someone who would enjoy it!

Long ago, the gods forged Twelve swords of Power and threw them on the gameboard of life to watch men scramble. But they had forgot too well; the Swords could kill the gods themselves.
Now, the gods gone, the Swords are scattered across the land, some held by those of good heart, and some by evildoers.
One is held by Arnfinn, a country boy who knows nothing of Sightblinder's power: to make the viewer see that which he most desires-or most fears.
Sightblinder must be used, if Ben of Purkinje is to be rescue Prince Mark from the hell in which he lies captive, prisoner of the horrifying, agelss Ancient One......
"Fred Saberhagen has always been on of the best writers in the business." Stephen R. Donaldson