Former knight, Duncan Knox, is now in permanent servitude to the king. Kept alive for his extraordinary tracking abilities, Duncan is ordered by the king to find the killer of the local lord, Cain Nightingale. Along the way, Duncan is accompanied by the young preacher, Henry Townsend, who sees Duncan as the key to rekindling with his lost love. However, when Duncan meets the daughter of the late lord, Iris Nightingale, he starts to unravel a mystery that is far more sinister than he expected.

Lucas Walzer is an author, influencer, and student. His debut novel, "The Sound of Wind," was published on July 29th, 2023, and was met with critical acclaim--including being a winner of the 2024 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Winter Competition. Walzer's writing is defined by its complex female protagonists and examinations of femininity, especially in terms of its darker aspects. He also runs many successful social media accounts, where he covers all aspects of storytelling, including his own work, in an entertaining and educational way.