
Talon is a survivor. The last of the Blackblood race, she also endured the destruction of her entire village by a gang of brutal missionaries. Years after that life-defining attack, she travels to a lawless fortress along the edge of the civilized world, tracking the individuals who killed her family. As she makes the journey, she discovers that she possesses a mysterious supernatural power that she must now learn to control, not only to save herself but to defend the world against the tyranny of a fanatical religious dictator.

Gwynn grows more suspicious of Wythers and her decisive action strains her relationship with Garret; Talon and Janzo finally meet the elusive colipsum suppliers; Garret struggles with a new secret that may kill him.

Talon, Janzo and Garret venture into forbidden territory in search of the Book of Names; an army is led to the outpost gates.

Garret is set free but must serve a new ruler; Talon and Zed return to save the Blackbloods but discover a tragedy; Falista tries to make peace.

Garret leads a rebellion; Falista recruits Wren and Janzo to serve a specific purpose; Luna faces her greatest challenge yet.