The final instalment of the Chronicles of Applecross trilogy finds Lora left in charge – and quickly losing control.
Lora Blackgoat is in charge. But after losing a lucrative contract, it looks like she's also running her beloved benefactor's mercenary company into the ground while he's away on holidays. Her problems double when she discovers Roman, exiled nephilim warrior and current confusing love interest, is brokering a dangerous peace agreement.
When a new enemy emerges from across the ocean, threatening to tear the city apart, Lora finds herself taking on new and surprising allies, finally acknowledging the prophecy that haunts her and using it to her advantage.