Book Two, Part One of The Ellderet Series

The Faceless God - Part One: Spirits & Ash

WAKING IS ITS OWN NIGHTMARE

Kira isn't doing well: In less than one day, he learned the truth about his parentage; he lost control and wandered into a battle, summoning scores of Risen that attacked enemy and ally alike; and now he sits shackled in a cell.

Commander Kim Lafont isn't doing well: His assault against the Ascendancy succeeded, and Florinia is now under Bastion occupation. But the escape of the Ten, the Ascendancy's mysterious leaders, and the arrival of a stranger threaten his hold over the conquered but unsubdued city.

The Sanctifiers aren't doing well: The Ascendancy's survivors have fled, leaving them deep behind enemy lines. Wounded in battle, Marya and Kristoff must find a way to escape Florinia or risk death at the hands of the Bastion, all while having to face whether the Ascendancy truly deserves their loyalty.

Meanwhile . . . Amonos is being Amonos.

The next dance is about to begin in the Land of Moenda, and all must fight to survive.

A diverse dark fantasy exploring how family bonds are tested in a violent world, filled with damaged heroes and imperfect villains. E.M. Markoff weaves together epic fantasy, surrealism, and elements of horror to spin an intricate web of darkness.