Khale the Wanderer: lost in the wilderness, scarred by Milanda's fate. Lord Barneth: the butcher of Colm hosts a feast in Khale's honour - but to what end? Cacea Selwen: a mysterious servant-girl whose fortune becomes bound to Khale. The Thoughtless Dark: a figure emerges from its shadows to decide if, this night, the Wanderer shall die. "Greg James has a wonderfully vivid and creative imagination which sets him apart from other writers in the Fantasy genre." - Cheryl Bradshaw, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Sloane Monroe Series "James' writing is flawless and strong. There were many moments when I forgot anything existed but the world he had built." - Heather Marie Adkins, Author of Abigail, The Temple & The House "This is dark fantasy of the highest calibre." - Adrian Chamberlin, Author of The Caretakers