Steve Thomas

Librarian's note: An alternate cover/title edition can be found [here](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38730810.here "here") It was supposed to be a simple mission. When an assassination attempt goes awry, Jeshu is forced into the service of the empire he was sworn to destroy. His target: a woman searching for ancient knowledge that would save her people, but throw the world's balance of power into chaos. He must travel to the land of the sorcerers, where unlimited magic reigns and a bloodthirsty goddess lurks in the shadows, waiting for a chance to strike.