Sequel to The Fine Edge of Dawn
 
War rages on, burning a path through the kingdom of Layruin.
Beneath the sweltering summer sun, Shay Wyvrin leads his holy retinue against the forces of Harrowdell. Despite great success against his foes, Shay has found himself at odds with the indomitable Royal General Gaius Crowell, and must learn to navigate the unfamiliar political battlefield.

Reeling from his wife's untimely death, Grath Wyvrin is consumed by a self-destructive rage that only vengeance can quell. With the help of newfound allies, Grath sets out to bring justice to the man that killed his wife: the Champion of the Auguries.
Mauryce Geldbaum puts the final touches to his schemes in the subterranean city of Harrowdell, unaware that something old lurking far below his feet has plots of its own. Horrors unanticipated push Mauryce to the brink, putting his will and wit to the ultimate test.

The battlefield now behind him, Miles Drow stumbles into the world of the nobility. With his newfound prestige comes shrewd political maneuvering and ruthless backstabbing. Despite his wishes to put an end to the war with Harrowdell, Miles uncovers a cruel secret that may ignite a whole new conflict.

There is a beast inside us all that howls for violence. Some resist the urge of destruction, but many give in to it's bloody charm and devour the sun.