Cirrus@Austlit

'The third and final novel in Ben Peek's epic Children trilogy, continuing from

The Godless and Leviathan's Blood.

'A nation in fragments

On the shores of Yeflam, Ayae struggles to keep her people together. She acts as

liaison between the camp leaders and the immortals who could save them. Zaifyr's

immortal siblings have arrived - but they have their own unfathomable agendas and

Ayae is caught in their power games.

'An army on the march

Heast has returned to his role as Captain of Refuge, a mercenary unit that answers

the call of lost causes. With help from an unexpected source, Heast and his band of

mercenaries could turn the tide of war - if they live long enough.

'A world in danger

Bueralan Le is trapped in the company of the new god child. Though he fights to

prevent her from unleashing her forces on the world, he is bound by blood to her

darkest creation. The future of the world may depend on his choices.' (Publication summary)