It centers upon Kylar, the Night Angel, once an apprentice of Durzo Blint, a former celebrated wetboy and his journey for retribution against those who torn his kingdom asunder in a coup months prior to the events of the novel.

His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few of the ruling class survive to mourn his loss.

But when he learns that Logan might be alive, trapped and in hiding, Kylar faces an impossible choice: he could give up the way of shadows forever, and find peace with his young family.

Or he could succumb to his flair for destruction, the years of training, to save his friend and his country - and lose all he holds precious.

Many nobles, led by self-proclaimed Queen Terah Graesin, have left the city in ruins to the Khalidorans.