Cast in Secrets and Shadow

In the sequel to Forged in Fire and Stars, Ara journeys across the kingdom to find the Loreknights—but will she and her companions even survive long enough to find their only hope against the Vokkans?

Ara has taken up her mantle as the Loresmith—but her journey is far from over. After suffering betrayals and losses, Ara, Nimhea, Lahvja, and Teth must try to come together and find the Loreknights across the kingdom. The Loreknights are their only hope of overthrowing the evil Vokkans and putting Nimhea on the throne for good. But their journey will put Ara and her companions in grave danger—from the endless pursuit of the Vokkans to perilous encounters with the gods, and the near impossible trials they face along the way. Will they be able to survive long enough to help the rebellion?

And through it all, the Vokkans are expanding their reach throughout Saetlund, putting everyone Ara and her friends love at risk. Only Ara can forge a way forward, take up her powers, and fight to change the world—no matter what it costs.