Discover what’s lurking in the shadows in this dark fantasy debut with a murder-mystery
twist—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco. In the city of Ombrazia saints
and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power playing favorites while the
unfavored struggle to survive. After her father’s murder at the hands of the Ombrazian military
Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system: tapping
into her powers as a disciple of Patience joining the rebellion and facing the boy who broke
her heart. As the youngest captain in the history of Palazzo security Damian Venturi is
expected to be ruthless and strong and to serve the saints with unquestioning devotion. But
three years spent fighting in a never-ending war have left him with deeper scars than he wants
to admit…and a fear of confronting the girl he left behind. Now a murderer stalks Ombrazia’s
citizens. As the body count climbs the Palazzo is all too happy to look the other way—that is
until a disciple becomes the newest victim. With every lead turning into a dead end Damian and
Roz must team up to find the killer even if it means digging up buried emotions. As they dive
into the underbelly of Ombrazia the pair will discover something more sinister—and far less
holy. With darkness closing in and time running out will they be able to save the city from an
evil so powerful that it threatens to destroy everything in its path?
