Graff, a Render chosen by Sol to sever the bonds of life with his glass blade, is feared by all who know of him. A veteran of the Grand War, where he single-handedly held the line at Stone Cleaver, hundreds died at his hand without him spilling a drop of blood. Now he has set his sights on the child Caddie, and not even the deadly Marta can stop him.
As Marta's band is shattered and her original mission is thrown into disarray, she must make alliances with old enemies and contend with betrayals from new friends. But the greatest threat may come from within, as Marta begins to suspect that something sinister lurks within the child she has grown to love. Can Marta overcome her own doubts and protect her daughter, or will the monster within consume them all?
The world Presley has created becomes more immersive with each book. --The Nerd Book Review