Heiress by day, thief by night, Nix Seddiki expects to become a blood mage, like all her ancestors before her. When she discovers her talent lies in necromancy- forbidden to all but royalty- she is equally baffled and delighted. When her secret is discovered, the king offers an ultimatum. Use her skills to steal priceless and powerful relics on his behalf, or hang for treason. Together with the court executioner and a beautiful illusionist, Nix must discover what the king is planning, and if he can be stopped.