Book Synopsis
In this dark epic fantasy novel, Dorian sets out to make a name for himself during the great war, but quickly realizes that his place on the battlefield is not as a soldier. Instead, he uses his ability to read to serve as a clerk for the general, watching from the sidelines as braver men and women fight with honor.
After the war, Dorian becomes an investigator and is tasked with navigating an unfamiliar city. As he delves deeper into his investigations, he becomes drawn to a small religious group called the Church of the Eternal Fire, with their messages of pride and stubbornness calling to him.
But as the Sparrowhawk Guild uncovers the danger that Dorian poses to the kingdoms, they must race against time to stop him, realizing that the true puppet master behind his actions is the Dark Lord Hadron. However, as they finally gain the power to stop Dorian, they soon realize that they are not the only ones hunting him.
This fourth book in the series tells a story of war, power, and sel