The first book in a new fantasy series from the bestselling author of Six Crows
Tame your demons. or give them what they want! Nikolai Lantsov, the King of Ravka, has always bravely faced adversity. No one knows what he endured during the bloody civil war, and so it should remain. But enemies are beginning to lurk on the country's weakened borders, and once again he must do the impossible - fill the empty coffers, win allies and stop the destruction that threatens the country.
However, a demon is growing inside him day by day, which can destroy everything the young ruler has already built. Nikolai wants to get rid of the dark magic, so he embarks on a very risky journey with his faithful helper, the windmage Zoya. Can they solve the mystery of the King's mysterious illness? Will they find the cure that will save him, and with him, all of Ravka?
