The Silver Hand continues the story of Llew, an outsider in the world of Albion, who continues his attempt to get his former roommate back to their own world, where he belongs.

However, the world of Albion is in a state of turmoil as the prophecy of The Silver Hand is fulfilled, taking away the sovereignty that was bestowed upon Llew, along with his right hand and the eyes of the Chief Bard of Albion.

The book contains moments of laughter, but mainly despair and sadness for the reader as Llew and Tegid, his bard, build a new kingdom to oppose the threat that inevitably edges closer to a final confrontation.

Arguably one of the better fantasy novels of today.