The Light does not forgive. The Shadow does not forget.

Ellie Cardrew came to Ismara to train as a healer, not to hunt monsters in the dark. But when gang members vanish and mages are stripped of their powers, she finds herself hunting something far darker than answers. The Aelfen are stirring, and whatever is waking them has unfinished business with Ismara, and with Ellie.

As High Lord and Guardian, Jonas Marsden lives on the edge of power and duty. Rebellion simmers beneath Ismara's glittering streets, enemies gather in the shadows, and the High Council watches his every move. To protect Ellie from the storm closing in, he'll need to use every weapon he has.

But betrayal runs deeper than either of them know, and the darkness clawing its way back to the surface wears a face Ellie never thought she'd see again.

The Light has always prevailed. Until now.