The truth is almost out. Now ready to take the mystery of Kroonsaed seriously, Dreden, Chanin, and Gerrika are determined to put aside their emotional problems to solve the big questions: Why did they end up in Brunswald? How is their hometown connected? Why are there no avehos in Brunswald? One man, Prime Minister Dowlepot, is a step ahead of them, struggling between morality and political responsibility. But it won't be so simple for Dreden and his friends. They're powerless, alone, and unsure who they can trust. Meanwhile the Edlands are about to acquire the weapon they've been looking for. A magical weapon not seen in over a hundred years, since being created by the first Prime Minister of Skaltbard, that could reshape the world in an instant. If they're going to stand a chance against them, they need to prevent the weapon from staying in the Edlands' hands, and if they're lucky, they'll find that help can take some unexpected forms. They just need to survive long enough to see it. In The Century's Last Word, Brendan Walsh finishes the story started in the bestselling The Century's Scribe. Its meshed themes of friendship, heartbreak, loss, and redemption will speak to every reader. This action-packed ending, paired with its philosophical depth, makes for an enduring fantasy. A fantasy whose heroes will live on even after the turning of the final page.