First published 2011
Sonea's worst fears come true when her son Lorkin vanishes on a diplomatic mission to the rival kingdom of Sachaka. Torn between her duties as a powerful Black Magician and her maternal instincts, Sonea must risk exile to find him. But a deadly underworld war is raging in her home city, one fueled by dark magic. As the body count rises, Sonea must choose between saving her family or her entire way of life. With time running out, she'll have to uncover the shocking truth behind the assassinations before she loses everything.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, mystery-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, high-stakes
560 pages · Paperback · Orbit