For four centuries, the great Houses of Sabir and Galweigh have battled for control of Calimekka -- while each clan's wizards. known as the Wolves, plotted in shadows revive the hellish necromancies that once destroyed the world. Now, at a royal wedding, a young diplomat named Kait Galweigh uncovers a Sabir plot to ambush the entire House of Galweigh. Suddenly alone and hunted by mortal and demonic assassins, Kait dares not use her terrible innate gift -- a power so feared that her own people will kill her if her nature is discovered. But unless Kait's deadly magic is unleashed, her enemies will crush Calimekka in a reign of unholy terror.