As the son of the late High Lord Akkarin, saviour of the city, and Sonea, the
former street urchin turned Black Magician, Lorkin has a legacy of heroism and
adventure to live up to. So when Lord Dannyl takes the position of Guild
Ambassador to Sachaka, Lorkin volunteers to be his assistant in the hopes of
making his mark on the world. When news comes that Lorkin is in danger, the law
that forbids Black Magicians leaving the city forces Sonea to trust that Dannyl
will save him. Besides, her old friend Cery needs her as never before: someone
has been assassinating Thieves, and when his family is targeted he finds
evidence that this Thief Hunter uses magic. Either a member of the Guild is
hunting down the Thieves one by one, or there is - once again - a rogue
magician on the streets of Imardin. And this one has full control of their
powers - and is willing to kill with them.
