Description

Fallon Swift grows up learning magic after a plague wrecks the world. Magic now shapes daily life. Yet many people face harsh abuse for who they are. State forces and the zealots called Warriors of Purity hunt them. Some captives face years of abuse in labs. Fallon sets out to free humans and supernatural beings alike. She also hopes to save those who served evil. Fear or weakness led them down that path.

Her deep bond with the warrior Duncan helps sustain her. Yet rescue is only the start. Those she frees must heal and regain hope and faith. Chosen from birth, Fallon must now face her sworn enemy. She plans to storm his stronghold and bring back a magic shield. That shield once kept everyone safe. To do this, she needs an army.

Nora Roberts blends fantasy, romance and adventure in this novel. The story takes place after the fall of the world. It is for readers drawn to magic and fights between good and evil. Home and shared bonds help those who survive rebuild. The book ends the three-book Abis si tenebre series. The series also includes Eclipsa and Profetia.