Part of Emberverse, book 14
First published 2017
Prince John's spirit has been captured by the Yellow Raja and his servant, the Pallid Mask. The troubadour prince faces something far worse than death itself. Captain Pip of Townsville and Deor Godulfson gather John's loyal companions for a desperate rescue mission. They must journey through shadowy realms and dreamscapes to free their friend from supernatural bondage. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Órlaith prepares for war alongside Japanese Empress Reiko. The sisters in arms unite their forces with the restored Kingdom of Hawaii to face the sorcerers of Pyongyang. But Órlaith carries her own burden of doubt about Alan Thurston, her lover who may harbor dangerous secrets. The conflict spans from Hawaii's tropical waters near Hilo and Pearl Harbor to the dense jungles and forgotten cities of the Ceram Sea. Two parallel struggles unfold as both John's rescue party and Órlaith's alliance fight battles that will determine the world's fate.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, alternate-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, parallel-narratives
Setting: Ceram Sea, Hawaii, Hilo, Pearl Harbor, Pyongyang, Townsville
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · Ace
Content warnings: violence