Death and destruction will bar her way

On the day Kyndra comes of age, she accidentally destroys her village's most sacred tradition. A devastating storm follows and the superstitious community blames her for it. Kyndra fears for her life, until two strangers intervene. They wield powers fuelled by the sun and moon - powers concealed for an age, and with good reason.

Together, they flee to the hidden citadel of Naris. Here Kyndra has disturbing visions of the past, which draw her to the city's fanatics and rebels. She will also be brutally tested, to see if she too possesses magic. But could the dark talent she hides create as well as destroy? And can she control it, to right an ancient wrong? If she survives the test, everything will change.

'An enthralling read'
Gail Z. Martin

'It had me turning pages way into the night . . . awesome magic'
John Gwynne

'A wide-screen fantasy extravaganza with huge stakes'
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