A mysterious killer-mentalist continues terrorizing the empire, and only another strong mentalist can catch them—but where to find one? Ir Halier is convinced that an Aleysa—of the highest level—is the one who can stop them, though is he mistaken? This is a chess game novel, where all the pieces have long been set on the board and many moves have already been made. Aleysa has to decide who she is on this checkered battlefield: a queen or a pawn? And which of the fighters is playing for the black side? Ir Halier persistently hunts down the fugitive sorceress; Aleysa, with no less determination, evades—and she doesn’t even suspect the real plans of her enemy.
Attention! Contains scenes of drinking alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption harms your health.