Second in K. A. Doore’s high fantasy adventure series the Chronicles of Ghadid, a determined assassin travels to the heart of the Empire in pursuit of a powerful mark, for fans of Robin Hobb, Sarah J. Maas, and S. A. Chakraborty<\/b><\/p>\n

Thana has a huge reputation to live up to as daughter of the Serpent, who rules over Ghadid\u2019s secret clan of assassins. Opportunity to prove herself arrives when Thana accepts her first contract on Heru, a dangerous foreign diplomat with the ability to bind a person\u2019s soul under his control.<\/p>\n

She may be in over her head, especially when Heru is targeted by a rival sorcerer who sends hordes of the undead to attack them both. When Heru flees, Thana has no choice than to pursue him across the sands to the Empire that intends to capture Ghadid inside its iron grip.<\/p>\n

A stranger in a strange city, Thana\u2019s only ally is Mo, a healer who may be too noble for her own good. Meanwhile, otherworldly and political dangers lurk around every corner, and even more sinister plans are uncovered which could lead to worldwide devastation. Can Thana rise to the challenge\u2014even if it means facing off against an ancient evil?<\/p>\n

Representation Includes<\/h4>\n

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• Lesbian protagonist, F\/F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  Content Warnings<\/div>

  blood, gore, blood magic, violence, slavery, vomiting, injury, magical healing, animal deaths, eye horror, minor character deaths, zombies, mind control <\/div>