This standalone companion novel returns to Bradley P. Beaulieu's Song of Shattered Sands epic fantasy universe
Ãeda is the youngest pit fighter in the history of Sharakhai. Sheâs made her name in the arena as the fearsome White Wolf. None but her closest friends and allies know her true identity. But this all changes when she crosses the path of RÃŧmayesh, an ehrekh, a sadistic creature forged aeons ago by the god of chaos.
The ehrekh are desert dwellers, but for centuries RÃŧmayesh has lurked in the dark corners of Sharakhai, combing the populace for human âjewelsâ that might interest her. Some she chooses to stand by her side, until she tires of them and discards them. Others she abducts to examine more closely, leaving them ruined, worn-out husks.
Ãeda flees the ehrekhâs attentions, but that only makes RÃŧmayesh covet her more. RÃŧmayesh grows violent, threatening to unmask Ãeda as the White Wolfâbut the danger grows infinitely worse when she turns her attention to Ãedaâs friends.
As Ãeda fights to protect the people dearest to her, RÃŧmayesh comes closer to attaining her prize, and the struggle becomes a battle for Ãedaâs very soul.
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