Laura R Cole

Years of planning and preparations are finally culminating in the unification of the two countries of Gelendan and Treymayne.  The year of Phoenix’s eighteenth birthday will mark the end of their rocky histories of blood-magic and the secret Order, and the beginning of a new era.  Being the figurehead of this momentous occasion comes naturally to her, but unsettling rumors have begun to swirl that portray her uncanny natural abilities in a negative light.  Putting these out of her mind, she must act the Princess she is to host the lavish festivities that are her birthday party.  While floating down the Great River in their moving celebration, their yacht makes an exciting discovery – almost exciting enough to make people forget about the nasty rumors:  They come across another ship, from a far off and unknown Empire.

With the Heralds of the Empire within the city walls, it is easy to forget rumors of the Princess reading minds.  But when men start getting attacked through a power of the mind, it is more than the Princess's reputation on the line...