The captivating second novel in the internationally successful Raven's Shadow series and the continuation of the acclaimed epic fantasy debut Blood Song. The realm is burning. Vaelin Al Sorna is weary of war. He has fought countless battles in service of the realm and his faith. His reward has been the loss of his love, the death of his friends, and betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpirian dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva plans to welcome Vaelin with a knife between the ribs. He has destroyed her family and ruined her life. Nothing will stop her from taking bloody revenge - not even the threat of an invasion from the greatest enemy the realm has ever faced. But as the fires of war spread, enemies become friends and truths turn into lies. To save the realm, Reva must embrace a future she does not want - and Vaelin must confront a past he would rather bury.