Demon of the Dark Ones — Robert E. Vardeman; Victor Milan

Lizards: 427. Humans: 12. The final confrontation between nonhumans and humans does not bode well for the latter. The treacherous Fallen Ones are busy killing everyone in sight -- and doing a good job of it. Their most powerful weapon is the Demon of the Dark Ones, an infinite alien being that gathers strength from death and destruction.

But to prevent the annihilation of the planet, mortal enemies -- like Fost and Prince Rann, Moriana and Synalon -- must join forces. One of them will be the instrument for the ultimate battle, a focus for the magical powers needed to kill the Demon. And one of them will probably die in the process.