A Shaede Assassin Novel (#5) "Full of fascinating characters, high-stakes intrigue, and fast-paced action, it's a truly exhilarating adventure Do not miss out " -Romantic Times (top pick, 41/2 stars) on Shaedes of Gray "Amanda Bonilla knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat...she's a must read." -Amanda Carlson, author of the Jessica McClain urban fantasy series. Has Darian's past finally caught up with her? The Rakshasa queen, Padma, has a score to settle-she wants those responsible for her son's death to pay and to pay dearly. Darian, Tyler and Xander are all at risk-and Padma's powers could force them to live the rest of their lives in the madness of the Realm of Illusions... While Darian is taken and is the first to suffer, she's soon rescued by Tyler, the one man to never disappoint. But what Darian doesn't know is that her freedom comes at a steep price-Xander's the King of Shaedes, imprisonment. Darian knows what horrors await in Padma's dungeon. A rescue mission won't be easy and she can't do it alone. Deep in the bowels of Goblin Valley, Darian, Tyler, and her small band of Shaede warriors fight their way through a dark labyrinth. In a realm where illusions rule, with danger at every turn, the odds are stacked against them. Time isn't on their side, every second spent in Padma's custody will be another step Xander takes toward madness. A kingdom can't be ruled without its king and the wolves are at the door, waiting. If Darian can't get to Xander before he succumbs to the illusions, an entire kingdom's future will be at stake...