Return to the Cursebreaker world in a new series by New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer.Far outside royal circles, in the small town of Briarlock, two friends struggle to survive. Jax, a blacksmith by trade and Callyn, a baker, care more about getting through the hard winter than keeping up with rumors about the King’s dangerous magic.When the King’s Courier, Lord Tycho, stops at Jax's forge he is quick to befriend Jax and Callyn, at ease with their way of life. But he’s not the only stranger to visit Briarlock―the town has long been an outpost for the anti-magic Truthbringers, who seek to destroy the King. Jax and Callyn suddenly find themselves embroiled in a world of shifting alliances and ancient magic . . . and even the deepest loyalties are put to the test.Expanding the world of her beloved series, Brigid Kemmerer introduces new characters that will quickly become fan favorites.
