A bold heroine … A ruthless queen … Only one can triumph … Lonely and trapped in her father’s loveless house, Briar longs to flee as far away as she can with Vance, Who taught her swordplay, Who left her breathless, Who vanished without a trace. But the queen of Purpura plots to sell her off to the highest bidder. When Briar thwarts the plan, she’s cast to a fate from which she may never survive. She’d better. Or thousands of her countrymen will die. THE TEAR OF TYBALETH is an unforgettable adventure in a world where demons may be conjured and one courageous heroine battles the odds with a keen blade. This fantasy novel may be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the series.