Enslaved on an isolated planet, an alchemist fights to free her
sister-and mankind Latent Emanation is a cruel world where ordinary
people do everything they can to stay out of the way of their vicious
masters, the mysterious Night Lords. Apprentice alchemist Alivet Dee is
more cautious than most, having devoted her life to making enough money
to buy back her imprisoned sister from the Night Lords-but trouble is
about to find her. When a client dies during a routine alchemical
session, Alivet flees-pursued by the Night Lords, their minions, and a
dark force that haunts her dreams. She is rescued by Ghairen, a Poison
Master from another world who offers her a chance to save her sister-and
humanity, as well. He is charming and handsome, with ruby-red eyes that
glow in the night-but how can she trust a professional assassin? As she
proceeds warily alongside the Poison Master, Alivet finds a chance not
just to save mankind, but to unlock the mysteries of humanity's very
existence.