Publisher's Synopsis
Cedric Ackerman has barely escaped the clutches of his enemy, the Unknown, with the servicemen and his birthright in hand. Now situated in the haven known as Lusrog, Cedric must face the council, who will either help him or condemn him. But when Cedric and the servicemen are sent to the land of Arud for interrogation, he discovers more about his own family history than he ever wished to know. Life altering secrets, dehumanizing torture, and palpable sorcery threaten his life and the lives of his newfound friends. With the Unknown growing reckless, and an army riding close behind him, Cedric is running out of time and excuses. Lands will perish, and all will dwindle beneath the Unknown's command if Cedric does not uncover the truths of his own past involvement in the downfall of one man, Ignatius Grimes.
