Members of the Mercenary Guild, Dhulyn Wolfshead and Parno Lionsmane who share the unbreakable bond of Partners, have returned to their Mercenary House to clear themselves from charges of murder and kidnapping. They will be declared outlaws should they fail to answer those accusations but within hours of stepping off ship, Dhulyn and Parno are forced to accompany the Long Ocean Nomads on a perilous ocean voyage. Dhulyn, terrified by what her rune stones have revealed, is convinced that this trip will see the death of her Partner by drowning which will likely result in her death as well.
In a journey of discovery, Dhulyn and Parno learn much about the lives of the Nomads and the Crayx with whom they share an unusual partnership but are at a loss for how they can possibly be the answer to a Seer’s vision. As the weather proves ever more unpredictable and pending loss of the Nomad’s livelihood, there is much more at stake then disputed trade routes. Dhulyn and Parno must be stronger then they imagined if they are to survive the trials ahead, not the least of which is an ancient bodysnatching witch with immense power.
Third of the series, Malan continues her world building with the addition of a fascinating telepathic species who have formed a working relationship with the Nomads. Hints of romance are sprinkled in with a deeper understanding of what it means to be Partnered while terrific fight scenes, excellent character development and just the right amount of political intrigue make for great fantasy read.
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