Crystal Fire (Tales of the Crystal) (Volume 1)

Fantasy lovers, you don't want to miss this epic tale of magic and warriors, of flawed human beings overcoming adversity and personal demons to do what must be done.

The crystal, center of civilization, is under magical attack from unknown forces. Crystal Warriors, scattered to the ends of the land by the devastation of the last battle years before are recalled, but they must traverse vast distances against mystical forces not seen for centuries. Time and distance are against them. The Crystal needs them now!

Tarina, known as Awiel of the Dance, is a sexy and talented Veil Dancer and Crystal Seeress, must traverse the southern desert through a treacherous maze of canyons and bandits.
Rowan - former Captain of the Crystal Warrior Elite. He shucks his guise of an old woodsman and returns from his self imposed exile to seek out the evil attacking the Crystal.
Macon - a besotted drunkard who must pull himself together to become the powerful Crystal Warrior he once was.
Naomi - a fierce warrior woman who will remain speechless until she finds the man who brutalized her and killed the Crystal Seeress mistress she was sworn to protect.
Many others, most of whom are much more than they seem, must overcome tremendous odds and long distances.

When you start reading you won't want to stop!