The second book in the latest trilogy from USA Today bestselling author David Dalglish is his biggest, most ambitious project to date, an epic fantasy truly worthy of the name, with powerful magic, a huge world, jaw-dropping twists, and a large, vivid cast of characters, perfect for readers of James Islington and Anthony Ryan.

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