Part of Series
The second novel in Ballantine's series. In a realm of mystics and magic, the Order of Deacons stands between the here and now and the Otherside. Its mission is to protect the citizens of the Empire from malevolent geists—no matter where or when... Though one of the most powerful Deacons, Sorcha Faris has a tarnished reputation to overcome, which is why she jumps at the chance to investigate a string of murders in the exotic city of Orithal. But it is there that her lover, the shapeshifting rival to the throne, is targeted by a cruel and vengeful goddess, unwittingly unleashed by the Emperor's sister.
Author
Born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, Philippa is a writer and podcaster of fantasy fiction. Immersed in books from an early age, she moved onto to become a librarian. She'd been dreaming of being a writer since a teenager, but in the last ten years she's devoted herself to it. She's the author of the Books of the Order series from Ace Books. Geist, Spectyr, Wrayth (2012) and Harbinger (2013). Also, with Pyr books the Shifted World series, Hunter and Fox (2012) and Born and Made (2013) Philippa is also the co-author of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series. Phoenix Rising and the Janus Affair (2012) Philippa currently resides in Manassas, Virginia with her husband and co-writer Tee Morris, their daughter and a clowder of five cats who keep them all in line. Awards 2011 Goodreads Short Listed for Best Science Fiction 2011 Airship Award winner for best written work (with Tee Morris) 2011 Sir Julius Vogel Award nominee for Best Novel- Adult 2010 Parsec Award finalist for Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast 2010 Sir Julius Vogel Award finalist for Best fan production 2009 Parsec Award finalist for Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast 2009 Sir Julius Vogel Award winner for Best fan production 2009 Sir Julius Vogel Award nominee for Best Novel- Adult 2007 Parsec Award finalist for Best Writing Podcast 2006 Sir Julius Vogel Award nominee for Best Novel
