Flynt commands the power of Death. But love, law, and life? Those are beyond her grasp. For the first time in years “Lady Death” is left with no enemy to kill. The true threat lies the Aspect gods who would destroy the universe remain tenuously trapped within her and her lover Lem. Keeping them contained means not using their powers. But with the galactic council out for their blood not killing is a tricky business. The stalemate alters when Queen Milisade, one of Flynt’s only remaining allies, is captured and put on trial for their collective crimes. But without a weapon to challenge gods or galactic councils, Flynt needs a new method to save them all. Her only hope is the Crown of Bone, a powerful artifact once worn by the previous lady Death. The Bone Crown harbors a mysterious power that could serve as a potential defense against the trial’s accusation and against the vengeful, barely restrained gods. To save the universe, Lady Death must free her queen and permanently restrain the gods before the growing power of Death and Chaos break free and obliterate everything she holds dear.