Sequel to 'The Edifice' _ Zagan Creed has lost his world. His reputation, his money and his entire future stripped away by the same people that call him God. The world, however, is not finished with him yet. The Edifice- both planet and prison to its magical residents- is changing. The old ruler is stepping down and a new generation of those born from power and discontent must compete to secure their place upon the throne. When Zagan is offered a chance at redemption, not just in the eyes of his people but to outshine the legacy of his brother, he's left with no choice but to accept. Now thrown into a deadly trial to prove his worth, he must choose between fantasy and reality, his pride and his people, his family and his own heart. The clock for the fate of the Edifice is ticking as its prodigal son comes to learn that when something seems to good to be true... it probably isn't.

Charred corpses and ash drifting amidst the falling snow. These are Lana's first memories in life-memories that begin when she was 11 years old. Whenever Lana tries to remember her life before, she finds an impenetrable, terrifying blackness. Only in her dreams does Lana find light, along with visions more vibrant than waking reality. When a traveling seer reveals secrets about Lana's past, it awakens nightmares and Lana finds herself hunted by ethereal creatures known as nightstalkers. While trying to escape, Lana finds herself inexplicably falling skyward-pulled into a strange land brimming with sunlight. In this new land, Lana begins to piece together the truth about her past as she searches for a way to return home and save her family. Forced to confront the life she had forgotten while facing terrifying new threats, Lana discovers a new power that brings her dreams-and nightmares-to life.