Skinny’s kept isolated for years, assuming others are better with her gone. Blamed for her brother’s passing, the world-traveled ranger is outraged into action when Holy Speaker Carmela threatens her distant family. But the journey back to her home hits a snag when her ship and newfound allies are attacked.
Skinny must confront the past she ran from and the true nature of her world. To defeat the enemy at her doorstep, she just might have to embrace the path withheld from her by her own mother.
With loved ones in jeopardy, Skinny navigates a gauntlet of old trauma and new foes. Will she find safe passage to protect her family and rediscover her sense of belonging? Or remain trapped by the ghosts of her past?
D. Hale Rambo is a fantasy writer whose books transport readers to wondrous worlds filled with magic, mystery, and humor. With compelling and memorable characters at the heart of her stories, Rambo weaves tales that entertain and explore. A lifelong storyteller, she has been writing and creating other worlds since she was old enough to mark them on her bedroom wall. When she's not writing, you can find her enjoying a stiff cosmopolitan and indulging her love of mysteries alongside a pet, or two. Get updates on her series, connect with her, or discuss the versatility of gnomes at her website, www.dhalerambo.com.