A powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence. And Iris has killed him. Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake. Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne. Both are fated to save the world. Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes. But then, fire takes everything from her, and she learns her bloodline's terrible secret. Her terrible secret. Because of her, the world is dying. But there is hope for them all, if she can face her deepest fear. If she can master the fire. Dorothy Emeline Carlson grew up wild and free on the Dakota plains. True to her heritage, she now homesteads with her husband and homeschools her two girls-when she isn't writing, which admittedly is not often. She's always loved the written word. You can visit her on her website, decarlsonauthor.com, for more Empire of Ash and Song awesomeness (including a free novella with newsletter sign ups!), or you can reach out to her on social media. She loves hearing from her fans!