Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Published
May 31, 2010
Publisher
MargaretK.McElderryBooks
Description
In a world where magic is a dangerous and illicit power, Cassel Sharp finds himself caught in a web of family secrets and treachery. As the only non-magical member of a family of curse workers, he grapples with the stigma that comes with his lineage, facing the challenges of a society deeply divided between the enchanted and the ordinary. Cassel is not just an outsider; he harbors a dark past that complicates his attempts at finding his identity.
When a mysterious murder brings Cassel's world crashing down, he is pulled deeper into the shadows of his family's legacy. With his abilities tested and alliances forming in unexpected places, he must navigate a dangerous game filled with deceit and enchantment. The stakes are high, and Cassel's choices could determine not only his fate but also the lives of those he loves.
As he unravels the truth behind his family's curses, the allure of power and the burden of loyalty challenge Cassel to redefine what it means to be both a worker and a protector. In a tale woven with intrigue and magic, the journey of self-discovery unfolds against a backdrop of a world where nothing is as it seems.
When a mysterious murder brings Cassel's world crashing down, he is pulled deeper into the shadows of his family's legacy. With his abilities tested and alliances forming in unexpected places, he must navigate a dangerous game filled with deceit and enchantment. The stakes are high, and Cassel's choices could determine not only his fate but also the lives of those he loves.
As he unravels the truth behind his family's curses, the allure of power and the burden of loyalty challenge Cassel to redefine what it means to be both a worker and a protector. In a tale woven with intrigue and magic, the journey of self-discovery unfolds against a backdrop of a world where nothing is as it seems.