The Brotherhood, led by Johan Jokellsward, has finally united the Reavesburg Clan factions to face the monstrous King Adalrikr Kinslayer. However, Adalrikr has retreated to his fortress to gather dark magical forces, making a direct assault nearly impossible.

While Rothgar travels north, his sister Nuna remains in Norlhast. She walks a dangerous line, appearing to collaborate with Adalrikr’s henchmen while secretly plotting to overthrow the occupiers and free her homeland. Why Readers Love It

Reviewers from Before We Go Blog praise the "complex characters" and "beautifully bittersweet prose".