Finally on their way home, Athgar and Natalia stop in Carlingen, hoping to make their stay short, only to find a realm on the brink of chaos. The king's court is rife with treachery and deceit, while the streets are infested with resentment and turmoil. With the unexpected appearance of an emissary from the family, they discover the Stormwinds are plotting to re-establish their dominance over the Continent. Seeking to leverage Carlingen's increasing instability, the Crown Prince of Ostrova demands land and is willing to do anything to acquire it. As the specter of war looms large, Natalia and Athgar struggle to devise a solution before they are cut off from a long-awaited reunion with their daughter, Oswyn. Carlingen, a beacon of hope, promises fame and fortune but delivers neither in Paul J. Bennett’s Torrent, the seventh installment of The Frozen Flame series. Immerse yourself in Torrent today and get ready for the approaching storm! New to the series? Get to know Athgar and Natalia in their origin stories, Into the Fire & The Awakening, then listen to book one, Ashes, to learn how they met!