<b>**** "Fast paced and epic, this book will take you on a journey that will keep you on the edge of you seat and turning the pages." - Crossroad Reviews</b>Tyyr is a member of Valsair's secret police. As part of the House of Ravens, she is the first to gather information for her king. She's a killer, a spy, efficient and self-reliant.Rumors of a dissenting lord passes through the Houses, and they send Tyyr to investigate. The heart of the matter is a mysterious jewel known as the <i>Dragon's Tear</i>. The gem attracts dangerous foreigners into the country, causing chaos and mayhem to claim their prize. Tyyr must use every talent and skill she has to return to the capitol, as her morality and mortality are pushed to their limits.