The Bitter Wars have left the world divided. While the savage Kobalen have been gathering in unheard of in huge numbers the Aelvan governers convene a council. Even though they are vastly outnumbered, the Aelven send barely trained guardians to confront the Kobalen. Eliani, a young female warrior, is sent to find out why the Fireshore governor did not respond. Bound by Mindspeech to her fiance she feeds vital information to the council across vast distances, but she cannot see the dark forces behind the exiled clan of vampires.

We have a romantic adventure with lots of action, good characters and world building. I got drawn in to the people and story line and couldn't put it down. Nagle is one of the best kept secrets. I will be looking for the next volume. ~~ Pam Allan