The circle is closing. The stakes are high. And old truths will live again . . .
The Emperor has been murdered, leaving the Annurian
Empire in turmoil. Now his progeny must prepare to unmask a conspiracy.
His son Valyn, training for the empire's deadliest fighting force, hears
the news an ocean away. And after several 'accidents' and a dying
soldier's warning, he realizes his life is also in danger. Yet before
Valyn can act, he must survive the mercenaries' brutal final initiation.
The Emperor's daughter, Minister Adare, hunts her
father's murderer in the capital. Court politics can be fatal, but she
needs justice. Lastly Kaden, heir to the empire, studies in a remote
monastery. Here, the Blank God's disciples teach their harsh ways, which
Kaden must master to unlock ancient powers. But when an imperial
delegation arrives, has he learnt enough to keep him alive, as
long-hidden powers make their move?