First published 2018
The lord god of Cahokia has vanished into the Underworld, leaving the great pre-Columbian city in chaos. Clans battle for control as the empire crumbles without its divine ruler. Night Shadow Star, the god's human sister, faces an impossible choice. She must enter the Sacred Cave with Fire Cat, her loyal warrior bodyguard, to retrieve her brother from the realm of monsters and shadows. The journey will demand everything from them, possibly their lives. But as they venture deeper into the mystical underworld, Night Shadow Star discovers truths that shake her faith in the mission itself. The fate of America's greatest ancient city hangs in the balance, yet what she learns in the darkness makes her wonder whether saving Cahokia is worth the cost. Fire Cat stands ready to die for his duty, but Night Shadow Star must decide if their sacrifice will truly serve their people or damn them all.
Genres: mythology, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Cahokia
Period: pre-Columbian
416 pages · Paperback · Forge Books