Get ready for the journey of a lifetime in the first book of an all-new, captivating fantasy series from thrilling debut author Gillian Grant. A world without gods. A dangerous quest. And a secret that will shake Eith to its very core. As a hunter, Evren Hanali of Orenlion has probably seen it all and done even more, even though she likes to fade into the background. She prefers a solitary existence, doing the jobs she’s commissioned for and not much else. But fate has other plans. It seems she has a destiny—one she is only beginning to unravel. And unlikely companions and exotic places are only the beginning of her journey. When circumstances beyond her control—and gravity—send her plummeting to what she fears may be her death, walking away unscathed opens a world of possibilities. Somehow, she becomes the leader of a motley crew of allies with a shared mission. Only it’s not clear what anyone’s end goal is, and trust is hard-earned. Still, the merry band of adventurers finds solace and friendship along the way—not to mention dangers galore. In the instance of the Yawning Deep, as above is not as below. Add magic and mayhem to the mix, and Evren has the fight of her life on her hands. When one hard-fought win leads to revelations of lies, deceit, and murder, Evren and company must be willing to fight for what they believe—and each other. Or die trying.

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A legacy of grief, a sacrifice for love, a battle that may destroy them all… Half-elf Evren Hanali is dying. She has only vague, terrifying memories of losing her heart and gaining blood magic in return. Her companions, the Wandering Sols, believe the only way to save her is to return Evern to her home. A return to Orenlion means a return to toxic politics and a legacy of traumatic memories, where old friends have changed and old enemies won’t let her slip away again. But when they are approached by a prince in need of an escort through the treacherous Deep Wood, Evren reluctantly agrees to guide them. The simple escort mission takes a dangerous turn when the prince is kidnapped, thrusting them all into a thousand year blood feud between the elves of Orenlion and the monstrous Hisrachi race. Amidst the brewing storm, Evren’s attraction to one of her companions grows, a weakness her dying body can’t afford and the simmering war won’t allow. Surrounded by betrayals, lies, and spies, her magic slowly killing her, and with a thirst for revenge, Evren won’t allow someone she loves to sacrifice their life to save her own. But time is running out and dark secrets are revealed as a battle rages across time for an ancient relic that may alter all their futures. If only Evren can survive long enough…

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ALWAYS READY TO ROCK…AND RUN! It was supposed to be a Top Drek gig like any other: Play some tunes, have a fight, get wasted. How was I supposed to know the guy I cracked in two over a table was some corp bigwig? Like, not our usual crowd, y’know? (And look, I may be a bass player named Twinkle Toes, but I’m also a tall, red-skinned ork with a love for shouting, so there’s not way he didn’t see me coming.) So the corp gave us a choice: Do a job for them, or die. How the frag can I say no? I got my bandmates to look out for, including my adopted daughter (and amazing singer), Ametheest, her maybe-lover Silver, my best mate, Bleeding Blossom, and our loser keyboardist, Lance. But our spotlight is growing, dispelling the shadows we desperately need to hide in. Rock and roll might not jive with the corps…and Ottawa’s gonna get caught in the crossfire. In the end, only one question remains for all of us, chummer: You gonna be SINless…or soulless?