A captivating world of monsters and magic from the Wall Street
Journal bestselling author of The Paper Magician Series.
As a human vessel for an ancient spirit, Sandis lives no ordinary life.
At the command of her master, she can be transformed against her will
into his weapon--a raging monster summoned to do his bidding. Unlike
other vessels, Sandis can host extremely powerful spirits, but hosting
such creatures can be fatal. To stay alive, she must run. And in a city
fueled by smoke and corruption, she finds a surprising ally.
A cunning thief for hire, Rone owns a rare device that grants him
immortality for one minute every day--a unique advantage that will come
in handy in Sandis's fight for freedom. But Sandis's master knows how
powerful she is. He's determined to get her back, and he has the
manpower to find her, wherever she runs.
Now, to outwit her pursuers, Sandis must put all her trust in Rone and
his immortal device. For her master has summoned more than mere men to
hunt her down...