The Empire's Ghost: A Novel

"Steiger has created a tapestry of compelling characters in a world that feels steeped in its own history . . . I can't wait for the sequel!" ―Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times–bestselling author

The empire of Elesthene once spanned a continent, but its rise heralded the death of magic. It tore itself apart from within, leaving behind a patchwork of kingdoms struggling to rebuild.

But when a new dictator, the ambitious and enigmatic Imperator Elgar, seizes power in the old capital and seeks to...