Synopses & Reviews
Ruled by the Mistress of the Skewed Throne, the city of Amenkor has weathered attacks by invaders and the plague of madness brought by the mysterious White Fire. On the brink of civil war and mass starvation, the city turns to an inexperienced new Mistress, an orphan who has risen from the slums to claim the power of the Skewed Throne. Can Varis harness her survival skills and save Amenkor from ultimate destruction?
Review
"This novel grips the reader with a swift-moving tale of political intrigue and economic survival in a world where the most dangerous secrets are never forgotten." --
Publishers WeeklySynopsis
When the mysterious White Fire sweeps through Amenkor for the second time in a millennium, Eryn, Mistress of the Skewed Throne, is submerged in a world of madness, plunging the city into devastation, and Varis, an assassin, is forced to take over the throne and save the people of Amenkor.
Synopsis
She was a child of the slums skilled in the art of survival...Could she harness that talent to save the city from a fiery doom?
About the Author
Joshua Palmatier was born in PA, but now resides in NY. Palmatier started writing SF and Fantasy novels and short stories in eighth grade, and hasn't stopped writing since, mainly focusing on novels. He can be found at sff.net/people/jpalmatier/.