Book Two, Part One of The Ellderet Series

The Faceless God - Part One: Spirits & Ash

WAKING IS ITS OWN NIGHTMARE

Kira isn't doing well: In less than one day, he learned the truth about his parentage; he lost control and wandered into a battle, summoning scores of Risen that attacked enemy and ally alike; and now he sits shackled in a cell.

Commander Kim Lafont isn't doing well: His assault against the Ascendancy succeeded, and Florinia is now under Bastion occupation. But the escape of the Ten, the Ascendancy's mysterious leaders, and the arrival of a stranger threaten his hold over the conquered but unsubdued city.

The Sanctifiers aren't doing well: The Ascendancy's survivors have fled, leaving them deep behind enemy lines. Wounded in battle, Marya and Kristoff must find a way to escape Florinia or risk death at the hands of the Bastion, all while having to face whether the Ascendancy truly deserves their loyalty.

Meanwhile . . . Amonos is being Amonos.

The next dance is about to begin in the Land of Moenda, and all must fight to survive.

A diverse dark fantasy exploring the strength of family bonds, filled with damaged heroes and imperfect villains. E.M. Markoff weaves together epic fantasy, surrealism, and elements of horror to spin an intricate web of darkness.