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In this thrilling sequel to Sword Catcher—widely praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy”—Lin and Kel must navigate betrayal, secrets, and deadly intrigue, walking a dangerous line between love and deception.

This beautiful first-edition hardcover comes with an elegantly illustrated case hidden beneath its dust jacket, showcasing exquisite full-color artwork of Lin and Conor by acclaimed artist Charlie Bowater.

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Kel Saren, the loyal body double of Prince Conor, heir to the spectacular city of Castellane, finds himself torn between two vastly different realities. After a brutal massacre inside the royal palace, Kel must hunt down those responsible, and all clues point straight to the Ragpicker King, the shadowy figure who rules Castellane’s criminal underworld. Kel’s investigation carries him back into the world of lavish nobles and extravagant gatherings at the Hill, where he uncovers a sinister plot determined to annihilate the royal family—a scheme masterminded by the monstrous Artal Gremont, the man set to marry the woman Kel secretly loves.

Lin Caster is struggling to cope with the consequences of the most dangerous choice she has ever made. To save a friend’s life, Lin has publicly proclaimed herself as the Goddess Reborn—the legendary savior prophesied to deliver her people from ruin. Now, the charismatic yet intimidating leader of her society has arrived to rigorously test her supposed magical gifts—an examination Lin knows she dare not fail. Her only chance at survival lies in maintaining ties with the Ragpicker King, who provides her access to the rare, vital magic that could still save her people from destruction.

When Prince Conor returns demanding Lin’s assistance, her life becomes even more complicated. Conor demands she heal his father, the king, from the madness ravaging his mind. Soon, Lin recognizes a sinister and ancient enchantment at work—one she finds impossible to resist, just as she struggles to deny her growing feelings for Conor himself.

In the city of Castellane, tensions are rapidly coming to a boiling point. In a world where each step could lead to ruin—or even worse fates—Lin and Kel must carefully choose their alliances and determine whom to trust before it’s too late.