In the second book of the *In Her Name: The First Empress* trilogy, Keel-Tath, the child who would unite her people as foretold by an ancient prophecy, has grown to be a young warrior in the confines of the Desh-Ka temple. She has been sheltered by her old friend and mentor Ayan-Dar from the clutches of Syr-Nagath, the Dark Queen. But when Keel-Tath is forced to choose between sanctuary and her honor, she goes into exile, leaving behind a broken-hearted Ayan-Dar.

Captured and bound in chains by those who serve the Dark Queen, she is rescued from an unspeakable fate by a warrior from the shadows. Thus begins Keel-Tath's perilous journey to the ends of her war-ravaged world, through deadly wastelands and even deadlier seas, unaware that some of those she holds most dear stand ready to betray her...

If you're new to the *In Her Name* series, here is the author's recommended reading order:

1. The Last War Trilogy

* First Contact
* Legend Of The Sword
* Dead Soul

* The Redemption Trilogy

* Empire

* Confederation
* Final Battle

* The First Empress Trilogy

* From Chaos Born

* Forged In Flame
* Mistress Of The Ages

Note that *The Last War* and *Redemption* have also been published as trilogy collections.

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