The kingdom of Da’Khassi has fallen, leaving Hadjar with new scars. Returning to the capital of Darnass, he senses that war is brewing between the two Empires. But for now, it’s only on the horizon, and Hadjar is drawn into the swirl of events that came before. A contest of martial schools. Assassins in the Emperor’s palace. And the last dawn atop the Mount of Misfortunes… New adventures and trials for the Mad General in the ninth book of the “Dragon’s Heart” saga.