Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Book seven of the Witch World - High Hallack series. When the Elder People deserted the Witch World, the cosmic Gate opened and human households migrated in. Though they found the land abandoned, the roads empty and the shrines unattended, they soon became aware that the Old Gods still retained their dread powers.

Elron the Clanless and Gathea the Wise Woman were drawn unwillingly side by side into unexplored realms. Each had a separate quest but their fates were linked by the unknown. Each sought an unholy alliance; each was in conflict with the other.

Andre Norton has at last written the seminal Witch World novel - the book that tells of the first coming of mankind and which sets the basis for the entire series. HORN CROWN is truly the keystone arch of the Witch World legend.

"The grande dame of science fiction." - Life Magazine

"A superb storyteller with a narrative pace all her own." - The New York Times

"Andre Norton is a superb storyteller." - Chicago Tribune

"One of the most popular authors of our time." - Publisher's Weekly

"One of the most distinguished living SF and fantasy writers." - Booklist

"She remains one of the most underrated masters of science fiction and fantasy." - Minneapolis Star-Tribune