Things are rarely as they seem, and anyone could be involved.
When Kali, eighth heir to the Southwestern Court’s throne, is accused of being a halfling traitor behind the bloody attack on the tri-annual Summit, she is forced into a rushed alliance that grants her refuge with the infamously violent ruling General of the Northern Court.
With the group behind the attacks remaining anonymous, Kali must uncover the truth of the Northern Court’s involvement for the chance of removing suspicions from herself and the Southwestern Court. Anyone can be involved and no one can be trusted, but the violent confidence of the Northern General tempts Kali into embracing the new reality of her abilities as a halfling and keeps pulling Kali deeper into the dark.
Things are rarely as they seem, though, and Kali must be wary of where she aims the slash of her sabre lest she cuts her own ties or risks being the catalyst to plummet the seven great Courts into a realm-wide war.
HEIR OF ABSENCE is an adult sword adventure fantasy first with an enemies to lovers romantic subplot. Expect spite, blood, and spice amidst the suspicions, deceptions, and betrayals.
