When I joined the Imperial Trials, my only goal was revenge.

Now, things are more complicated. The first round of trials has ended--not with the fanfare of victory, but with the quiet hush of failure.

I'm no closer to overthrowing my brother, the corrupt king of Mador, than I was when I left. And the only people I can trust are the exact same men who might be my undoing.

Killan. Zave. Xanth. Veric.

With nowhere to run and no home to return to, I must follow the path I've taken--no matter the cost.