A GRIPPING, THRILLING ADVENTURE NOVEL Ryley is his name, being an imprisoned orphan is his game. Well, it was. Our story begins the night Ryley’s spindly legs carry him away from Penn Brook under the cover of gloom. Finally, do you smell that—the crisp midnight air in your lungs—that’s freedom. This is what Ryley’s always wanted . . . Or was it? Ryley quickly learns that Abaddon is a cruel land, filled with even crueler people . . . those who’d shave your skin just to eat the meat off your bones. With no valuable skills, no allies, and no plan, Ryley is led on a wild and dangerous adventure, by those willing to exploit his credulous nature for their own personal gain. Ryley’s incredible journey will take him from the slums of Abaddon, to the magnificent Haven Market, across the treacherous Great Sea, and through the evil tract of the Saden Forest. All the while, he will encounter unforgettable characters, fantastical creatures, and struggle to understand his own inner demon, which comes to him in the form of recurring nightmares.