Publisher's Synopsis
When ancient forces collide...the darkest champion survivesThe Five Realms lie in chaos after the High King's murder. Fallen knight Marcellus Admorran is missing, having transformed into the dark and powerful Reaver. With his humanity slipping away, he must choose between vengeance and honor. As the land is smothered by winter, Nyori Sharlin tries to protect Eymunder, the powerful artifact that will be the key in the struggle against Alaric, the immortal king obsessed with pursuing her. Her companions are the Huntsmen, warriors that dare to battle the undying, but at least one among them may be a traitor.In the Forbidden City, Alaric Aelfvaldar gathers his people together to prepare for war against the forces of men. Yet infighting and deceit threaten to topple his fragile alliance before the battle has even begun.And in the east, the vindictive warlord Valdemar Basilis musters the greatest army Leodia has ever faced.War has arrived in the kingdom of Leodia. And in the end, survival is dependent on the force with the darkest champion.
