About the book: 2024 / Gods do not exist. Only people.Betrayed by her closest allies, Empress Miko Ts'ai loses power and becomes a pawn. But she is not going to tolerate the whims of people. A series of dangerous adventures may help Miko reclaim her empire for good, but to regain her throne, she must become everything her ancestors could not be. Rah e'Thorin is once again the leader of the Blades. Now he strives to fulfill the promise he made, it seems, a lifetime ago - to bring his people home safely. However, Raha's loyalty to the past may lead to his death. Cassandra Marius is lost. Consumed by the memories of others, she must decide who she really is, but the answer lies in her confrontation with Leo Villius. And Dishiva e'Yaroven, trapped in the heart of the Chiltan army, gains unexpected power. The dream of a new homeland is in her hands - if she risks everything and trusts her former enemies. A complex tale of war, politics and the lust for power, where the fate of the world is decided as heroes and gods go to war one last time in the grand finale of a bloody epic series. “The finale is incredibly good. None of the heroes gets lost in the action, each comes to the conclusion that is logical for him and his path. The author puts an end to his series with great skill.” ― Publishers Weekly “With prose that surpasses most novels, Madson paints powerful scenes and weaves a compelling story. Incredibly entertaining, this series is definitely worth checking out." – Mark Lawrence