A city threatened by unimaginable horrors must trust their most hated outcast-or lose everything-in this crushing epic fantasy debut;; After ten years on the run, dodging daemons and debt, reviled magician Edrin Walker returns home to avenge the brutal murder of his friend. Lynas had uncovered a terrible secret, something that threatened to devour the entire city. He tried to warn the Arcanum, the sorcerers who rule the city …; ; He failed. ; ; Lynas was skinned alive and Walker felt every cut. Now, nothing will stop him from finding the murderer. Magi, mortals, daemons, and even the gods-Walker will burn them all if he has to. After all, it wouldn’t be the first time he’s killed a god.