First published 2018
Beltur possesses magical abilities that haven't appeared in centuries. After using these powers to survive the war in Elparta and save countless lives, he faces a new enemy: his own kind. The other Order mages view his unprecedented abilities as a deadly threat that must be eliminated. Local merchants circle like vultures, eager to harness his power for their own gain. Victory in war has transformed into a fight for survival. Beltur realizes that staying means certain death or exploitation. His only choice is to abandon everything he knows and run. This twentieth installment of the Saga of Recluce follows Beltur's continuing journey from The Mongrel Mage, exploring what happens when extraordinary power makes you the most dangerous person alive.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Elparta
654 pages · Hardcover · Tor