A Change of Rules (The Missing Shield Book 1)

Description

There is not much that Solancei, life-shield and cousin of Princess Iambre, will not do to protect her oldest, dearest friend.

In fact, there is not much that Iambre will not do for her salty-tongued, martial arts-loving cousin either, yet when Solancei finds herself trapped by an unpredictable opponent in an illegal, back-yard duel, little does either young woman understand how their golden ideals are about to be tested in ways only perceived in darkest nightmares.

Now, can Solancei make it back to Iambre, or will she be lost in the mad game of one man’s twisted sense of honor?

As an esteemed guest in a foreign province, Iambre must uphold a pristine façade to suit her diplomatic relations, but in the face of bad news, can she keep her wits about her? As her cosy life slides into chaos and her mind is invaded by fear, the princess is faced with a dangerous mystery and very little hope that she’ll like the answers to her questions. And what of the future?

With the magic of the realms broken and tarnished, Malandar Denarlin—a jaded Spell-Weaver-turned-Guardian—must travel as a mere mortal in his quest to locate the Lock and Key: the elusive tools with which to protect the realms against chaos. But as Malandar battles inner demons, his enemies could awaken any moment. Will there be enough time for him to triumph, or is his only chance of success to embrace a bold new strategy that could cost him everything?

As the events unfurl, paths are chosen that cannot be undone. Soon, with the millennium drawing to an end, the forgotten war that is fought for the Veils of Time stands to rekindle. Soon, the realms will no longer be safe, because the capricious gods forget nothing and they want their dues—even if it means the destruction of all life.