nThis dark epic fantasy follows the heirs of four noble houses--each gifted with a divine power--as they form a tenuous alliance to keep their kingdom from descending into a realm-shattering war. nThe Four Realms--Life, Death, Light, and Darkness--all converge on the city of dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir. n nBut the gods have withdrawn their favor from the once vibrant and thriving city. And without it, all the realms are dying. n nUnwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs--Risha, a necromancer struggling to keep the peace; Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with rebellion in her heart; and Nik, a soldier who struggles to see the light--will sacrifice everything to save the city. n nBut their defiance will cost them dearly.n