She slew a devil, held a titan's power, and defied ancient and formidable foes. Yet the greater war remains—and it will rob Leiyn of all she loves.
Returning to her homeland from beyond the mountains, the ranger Leiyn goes to defend Baltesia during its war of secession. But the Ilberian Union refuses to relinquish its old colony. With the greatest fleet in the world and a host of odiosas at its disposal, a shadowy accomplice further augments the Union's power. The dangers to Leiyn and her comrades are greater than ever before. To survive, Leiyn will have to rely on more than her magic. She must find allies who possess secret knowledge beyond anything she's imagined. Allies even lyshans fear. Baltesia's fight is not for its freedom alone—it is the next front in the war for the world. To protect her country and loved ones, Leiyn must defeat the Union here and now. But no battle is won without sacrifice. The bestselling epic fantasy series that began with The Last Ranger and The First Ancestor continues in its sprawling sequel, The Hidden Guardian. Continue the tale of war, found family, heartbreak, and sorcery in this next installment.
