It first called to her after her father died. The legendary sword, forged by a god, trapped by a dying man's curse in the darkness of the caverns deep in the Black Mountains. It haunts sell-sword Aeryn Ravane until she can resist it no longer. As storms ravage the Northlands, she enters the caverns to finish what her father started. A young girl named Theo also seeks the sword, though she cares nothing about the legend. All that haunts her is getting her brother back. She needs the sword to trade for his life. She'll steal it from Aeryn if she has to. The warning comes too late. The sword guards a dark secret neither anticipated. Freeing it promises dire consequences for them and all of Cathell. At every turn, the darkness will test them. Full of unforgettable characters and gripping, unpredictable twists, this is one dark fantasy thriller you won't want to miss. Order your copy today! "The evocative nature of the writing combines with Rycroft's highly-detailed setting to make this a rather interesting read." "Rycroft gives us realism and cohesion in both character personality and the world in general. [...] Rycroft's tale was a joy to read and had all the elements of a great fantasy tale." "I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Highly recommend this book." Other Books in the Series Book 2: The Taming