by Greg Rucka
First published 2018
Tessa and Marius work as mercenary partners, hunting down mages who use their powers to harm innocent people. Their business takes a deadly turn when they betray a wealthy patron who plans to have them killed. Now fugitives, they seek refuge with the Inquisition. During one of their missions for their new allies, both mercenaries are captured by enemies. Their rescue falls to Vaea, an elven squire who has just arrived in Kirkwall for one of Varric Tethras's elaborate parties. Vaea possesses exceptional thieving skills, and she accepts what seems like a simple burglary job on the side. But when she decides to alter the terms of her contract in the middle of the heist, she finds herself pulled into a dangerous rescue operation that far exceeds her experience level. The stakes rise as Vaea must save two seasoned fighters while navigating threats that could get them all killed.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Kirkwall
232 pages · Hardcover · Dark Horse Books