These are dark times for the Kingdom of Khalad. As the magical mists of the Veil devour the land, the populace struggles beneath the rule of ruthless noble houses and their uncaring immortal king.
Kat doesnโt care about any of that. A talented thief, sheโs pursuing one big score that will settle the debt that destroyed her family. No easy feat in a realm where indentured spirits hold vigil over every vault and treasure room. However, Kat has a unique gift: she can speak to those spirits, and even command them. Sheโll need every advantage she can get.
Katโs not a hero. She just wants to be free. To have her old life back. But as rebellion rekindles and the war for Khaladโs future begins, everyone โ Kat included โ will have to pick a side.
Matthew Ward has frequently been accused of living in worlds of his own imagination, though really he lives near Nottingham with his extremely patient wife and several attention- seeking cats.