One assassin. Countless lies. And magic that could unravel them all. Brylee never sought the intrigues of the royal court. But when her mentor summons her to the palace, she’s drawn into a treacherous web of deception. Gifted with rare, closely guarded power, she’s tasked with uncovering an assassin hiding among courtiers and spies. Her magic makes her a formidable investigator, one of the few who might succeed where others have failed. But even for her, the palace may prove more dangerous than the assassin she hunts. The royal court is brimming with tension. Rival delegations circle. Tempers flare. Brylee must navigate veiled threats and shifting loyalties, where every smile hides a blade. The assassin knows someone is closing in, just not who. Not yet. Brylee set out to stop a killer, but what she finds could destroy the realm…