Diran was once one of the most feared assassins in the land, but he has turned his back on murder, seeking the life of a wandering priest. His travels have taken him north, into lands caught between warring political factions and plagued by lawless pirates. But Diran refuses to take sides. He wants justice and peace for everyone.

But when he stumbles upon a plot to restore an ancient relic and use its powers to create an army of assassins, remaining neutral is no longer an option. It’s kill or be killed, take the fight to the enemy . . . even if it means embracing the assassin’s nature within his soul.