From slave to soldier. Hauled from her homeland in chains, Rebbaelah is about to be sold into slavery. But when the Empire learns she has magic in her soul, she gets another chance at life. She has seven years to learn the art of war. To master her flame magic. To conquer the fear of death. To become an Imperial Adept. Most who go through the training program will lose their minds-or their lives. Only a handful make it to graduation intact. Rebbaelah intends to finish with highest honors. PREQUEL TO THE IMPERIAL ADEPT, AN EPIC MILITARY FANTASY SERIES