The Kingdom's Shield

Following the devastation of The Royal Tournament, the Death Marked are scattered. In their absence, the Queen of Darcan brands them as fugitives for the assassination of Lord Benedict Ambrose. The dead duke's son comes looking for revenge.

With enemies at all sides, one new ally will change the trajectory of their lives as she reveals Torr's only weakness. Follow Lyra Avenyard, Avery Nash, Nox Parker and Elias Hearth in their quest to forge a weapon once wielded by gods.