Author Description

"A devastating and defiant dark fantasy epic of ambition, redemption, and hope amidst a broken world. For nearly a century, Malkoran Stroud, the latest in an endless line of oppressive witch-kings, has ruled from the profane peaks of the Sunless Hold. His war-hungry son, Morrow, revels in the same brutality as his ancestors, while his daughter, Lysanna, plays at being her people's savior-so long as it serves her vanity. When a diplomatic mission unravels, Lysanna and her towering protector, the knight Seyne, are thrust into a journey of vindication and harrowing self-discovery. Along the way, Lysanna is forced to confront the horrors wrought by her father's reign-and her own part in preserving that blood-stained legacy. As her world crumbles around her, can Lysanna overcome her pride, or will the realm remain trapped in an unending cycle of violence and despair? A sharp and sincere new sword and sorcery adventure where bat-cavaliers stalk the skies, boot-licking king-kissers grovel for favor, and unwavering renegades stand against near-unstoppable ruin"-- Provided by publisher.