This action-packed sequel to Dark Metropolis (Disney-Hyperion, 2015, also available) weaves political intrigue, deadly magic and heartbreaking romance into an unforgettable narrative. Thea, Freddy, Nan and Sigi are caught in the crossfire as bodies line the streets of Urobrun; a great pyre burns in Republic Square; the rebels grow anxious behind closed doors and the politicians search for answers - and excuses - inside the Chancellery.