Le Guin, Ursula K. (Ursula Kroeber), 1929-1974
Books, Manuscripts
Evil is at work in Earthsea. Wizards are losing their powers, chanters forgetting their songs, craftsmen no longer using their skills. The equilibrium of the Archipelago is threatened, so Sparrowhawk the Archmage and Prince Arren set out to track the evil. This is the third book in a quartet.