Part of Emberverse, book 10
First published 2013
King Rudi Mackenzie has driven invaders from his High Kingdom of Montival, but his war is far from over. The Church Universal and Triumphant still occupies the territory once called Idaho, and Rudi must liberate its people from the legions that hold them captive. His campaign will take him across mountains to face the Church's true masters, the Powers of the Void. These malevolent forces threaten not just Rudi's present kingdom but his future bloodline. His daughter Princess Órlaith grows up knowing she carries her parents' hopes for their realm, yet the enemy will stop at nothing to prevent her from claiming her inheritance. Rudi understands that even victory over the Church cannot end this conflict permanently. The Powers of the Void possess infinite patience, and their corruption spreads across the entire world. The king must protect both his people and his children from forces that strike at the very foundation of their rebuilt civilization.
Genres: adventure, action, epic-fantasy, alternate-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Montival, Idaho
Period: Post-Apocalyptic
384 pages · Hardcover · Roc
Content warnings: violence