Drafted to steal a deadly relic, an unlikely pair reveal an ancient lie that unravels everything.
One sees a path to glory. The other sees a death sentence.
For native citizen Zaya Galloway, the summons to hunt for relics of power in the wilds beyond High Country is a golden ticket—a desperate, dangerous gamble to lift her family out of poverty and secure their long-denied status.
For first-generation immigrant Rowan Allister, it is a guaranteed execution. The wilds have already claimed three of his older siblings, and he is terrified he will be the fourth.
Forced into a volatile partnership per High Country order, Zaya and Rowan instantly realize that despite being a terrible match they will have to rely on one another just to stay alive.
Unfortunately, the deadliest threat isn't the beasts and mutants hunting them in the wilds—it is High Country itself. When Zaya and Rowan discover the devastating lie behind the summons, surviving the hunt is no longer enough. They must decide whether to return as loyal citizens, or use the truth to shatter the system entirely.
For fans of The Hunger Games meets The Wheel of Time.
Tropes:
- Forced Proximity
- Deadly Trials / Survival
- Racial / Cultural Conflicts
- Reluctant Allies
- Class Divide
