A captivating world of monsters and magic from the
Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paper
Magician Series.
As a human vessel for an ancient spirit, Sandis lives no
ordinary life. At the command of her master, she can be
transformed against her will into his weapon—a raging
monster summoned to do his bidding. Unlike other vessels,
Sandis can host extremely powerful spirits, but hosting such
creatures can be fatal. To stay alive, she must run. And in
a city fueled by smoke and corruption, she finds a
surprising ally.
A cunning thief for hire, Rone owns a rare device that
grants him immortality for one minute every day—a unique
advantage that will come in handy in Sandis’s fight for
freedom. But Sandis’s master knows how powerful she is. He’s
determined to get her back, and he has the manpower to find
her, wherever she runs.
Now, to outwit her pursuers, Sandis must put all her trust
in Rone and his immortal device. For her master has summoned
more than mere men to hunt her down…