by Steven Novak (Illustrator), Jen Hendricks (Editor), Colette Black (Author)

As one of the emperor's many sons, Fourteen hopes to be chosen as his father's successor despite Master Chid Den's cautions. When magic and science combine to threaten Fourteen's life, it's too late to escape. He and Den must put their trust in Mariessa, a small sixteen-year-old girl with unusual abilities. As Den holds to his secrets, Mariessa continues to distrust, and Fourteen's pride brings contention, their survival depends on learning to believe in one another. And if the emperor's fear of their success is any indication, their efforts could affect more lives than their own.

Author Biography

Colette Black keeps a dirty house and a clean mind (most of the time) as she types the stories swirling through her brain. Fascinated with early sci-fi horrors like The Blob, Tarantula, and Planet of the Apes she also grew to love great fantasy literature, such as C.S. Lewis' Narnia series, Terry Brooks Shannara, and Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain. As the years passed and the pestering stories demanded they be told, it's no wonder that there's a little bit of science, fantasy, and horror in everything she writes...and romance. You must have romance.

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