The Dragon Awards prize and the Goodreads Choice Award nomination are only part of the achievements of a new bestseller written by a fantasy star and the author of “The Killerbot Diaries.” This book is about the power and friendship, trust and betrayal, and the families we choose.
The story follows the prince of the Fourth House of the underground world Caisteron, who turns out to be a captive in a magical trap together with the witch Zide. Kaei escapes not only from his bonds, but also from his own body—falling into a state of war with his demonic nature and enemies. He must unravel the secrets of his foe, relying on old allies and newly acquired friends, to expose a conspiracy at the highest levels of the Emerging World.
This new novel by Martha Wells brings her back to the fantasy genre after a decade-long break and shows her ability to create charming characters, thrusting them into exhilarating adventures.