Solving the Murders. Saving the World.Sir Brannon Kesh thought he'd left the name Bloodhawk (and the wartime reputation that went with it) behind but when the King's cousin is murdered, duty forces Brannon to take on a dangerous task. Solving the crime is the only way to save his country – and himself.The disturbing crime scene suggests dark magic and clues point to the Nilarian ambassador, an alluring woman with secrets of her own.

Kalanon barely survived the last Nilarian onslaught. Another war will mean disaster.As bodies pile up and political ramifications escalate, Brannon must join forces with a vain mage with a mysterious dragon tattoo, a socially awkward priest, and a zombie-raising shaman to solve the murders and prevent the impending chaos.

The Risen are the greatest danger Brannon has ever faced. If he and his team of misfits cannot stop the killer then all of Kalanon - and the world - will descend into darkness.