Pale Kings

When the gods return to claim their world, the Five Realms will fall, in this earth-shaking epic fantasy thriller from the author of Lost Gods

For centuries the Five Realms have been at peace, but now a nameless enemy is tearing apart their borders. When a young assassin, Josef, is summoned to Súnam, he expects to help uncover the enemy, but instead, the priestess who invited him is arrested and shockingly executed. When he investigates, secrets are revealed - including his own forgotten past - all somehow linked to the ancient scroll he has always carried. As the invasion continues, and the supernatural creatures responsible are unveiled, Josef must learn the truth about the power that lies in his blood... before it is too late.