A new religion is rising, gathering followers drawn by rumors of prophetess Jane Oden.
One who wants to use her extraordinary abilities for his own ends....
And beyond the Blood Gate in the empire of Roden, a tiellan woman finds herself with a new protector.
Astrid travels to Tinska to find answers for her friend, but the child-like vampire has old enemies who have been waiting for her return.
Knot, his true nature now revealed if not truly understood, is haunted by his memories, and is not the ally he once was.
For both the Church and the Nazaniin assassins are still on their trail, and much worse may come.
Her sister Cinzia--once a Cantic priestess--is by her side, but fears that Jane will lead them to ruin.
A new religion is rising, gathering followers drawn by rumors of prophetess Jane Oden
