First published 2012
Stenwold Maker knows the Empire will return to Collegium. As he fortifies the city, his efforts are sabotaged. Ships vanish, allies desert him. Lulled by lies, Collegium's defenses crumble. The Empire poises to strike, but others also covet Collegium's riches. Stenwold faces betrayal on every side, even as darkness gathers.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: betrayal, found-family
Setting: Collegium
720 pages · Paperback · Tor UK