Publisher's Synopsis
Spy. Traitor. Soldier. Savior.
In a world where airships rule the skies, a fierce female antihero rises from the ashes of a divided nation. Born with the ability to create mystic blades out of thin air, Marta Childress' parents trained her to become the ultimate spy. But after being captured during the civil war that tore her country apart, she was forced to betray her family and homeland. Years later, her duplicitous brother arrives with a mission to bring her home again: escort an inventor's daughter deep into enemy territory and then assassinate him.
But Marta has her own plans for the child. And for her hateful brother.
Crossing the war-torn continent, Marta will have to face deadly daemons, fend off enemy airships, and dodge ghosts that kill with a touch, all while navigating political intrigue and personal betrayals. With a ragtag team of her brother's handpicked agents, including a charming mercenary armed with an enchanted lockblade and his mute companion, Marta must use her powers and wits to keep the inventor's daughter alive, uncover hidden agendas, and take control of her own fate.
Will Marta be able to redeem herself and prevent another devastating civil war, or will her quest for revenge consume her? Find out in this action-packed flintlock fantasy that blurs the lines between hero and villain.
Think Mark Lawrence's edgy characters mixed in with Brandon Sanderson's excellent world-building skills and you will have an exact answer to what awaits within this amazing debut. --Fantasy Book Critic
