[Book Eight of the "Patrons' World" series. Part three of the Ankūro Trilogy.] War and drought ravage the island of Kaguta! Amid the turmoil, two people on separate journeys, Kō and Saiban, travel the island in search of the fabled warrior, Ankūro. Desperate to find her ... and kill her. Along the way, they both become entangled in a conspiracy that could have devastating consequences for the entire island and, coming together, they must unravel the mystery to save themselves, their allies and their loved ones. But what of Ankūro? Will the old warrior oppose them, or aid them and, if she does, what of their thirst for vengeance? The epic novel, inspired by the westerns of Sergio Leone, that brings to a close the Ankūro trilogy. A "Patrons' World" story. See also: 'Ankūro' and 'Siinji'. Cover created in Canva, using an AI generated picture.