In the Four Kingdoms, the Holy Clerisy preaches that the gods are dead and prayer is the path to Hell. But things thought lost linger at twilight's edge, eager to rise again and settle old scores.
Ryn Ruscroft, once sworn to serve the Clerisy as its loyal soldier, finds himself torn between conscience and duty one bitter winter's night. Those slain include his best friend, felled by his own hand.
Josalind Aumbrae has been tormented all her life by the Voices and their visions - an affliction that could have her facing a witch's pyre. But what do they truly want of her?
Banished to Dragon's Claw Abbey at the edge of the world, Ryn and Josalind seek answers that will turn them into fugitives hunted by hellspawn, heretics, and Ryn's former commander. But more sinister forces are stirring. Dead gods thirst for vengeance, and a sentient sword capable of ravaging a continent must have a hand to wield it.
