Brik and Alex barely survived their first encounter with Shardar. In the wake of the desperate battle on Urr, Shardar has gone into hiding and the hunt for her continues. While Brik recuperates from the battle on Volda, Alex travels to St. Georges to look for a clue that will lead her to her father, Samar. At the same time, politics spanning multiple worlds are at work, putting Alex, her friends, and family in danger.When bloodlines and storylines begin to tangle, Alex, Brik, and a greatly extended family come into the crosshairs of the mighty Borre Empire. Brik resists the responsibilities thrust upon him by a family he never chose even as a deadly showdown with the Borre looms. Family secrets are revealed. The hunt for Shardar becomes ever more dangerous as her power grows.Something has to give. As the final battle approaches, Brik and Alex realize not everyone can survive. Defeat will mean the end of billions of lives. Long odds mean victory will necessarily come at a price and the price will include blood.This fifth title in the Rider book series brings together characters from the first four books and from the Penelope Hazard series and introduces new characters, worlds, and questions. The result is an adventure full of intrigue, action, and drama.
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