Smoke ruled the air. Ash conquered the ground. Ivan's story continues after the explosive ending to Crimson Reigns.In the aftermath of the Fracture's riots and the explosions that rocked St. Paul, Ivan must fight to survive as his world crumbles around him. Everything he's known has changed, and when he returns to the palace, he will discover that lies and deceit lurk around every corner.With the royal family split from within, Ivan and Julia find themselves at the heart of a sinister plot that threatens to destroy their country. Together with allies both new and old, can they expose the truth and save Northern Mississippi from the brink of war?