In a world that has known nothing but war, Alder, a young warrior not yet eighteen years old, leads a small band of riders to join the Muster of the North.

After a series of challenges he is taken by the sorcerer Mandelman to the Tia-Kazar -- the palace-fortress at the very heart of their land -- where he is initiated into a world of warfare, intrigue, sexual politics and casual cruelty.

Here he encounters honour and renown, treachery and rebellion, savagery and the many faces of death -- but he also finds beauty and friendship, loyalty and love.

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• Publication Date: January 28, 2019
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• Print Length: 302 Pages
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