'The most fun I've had with a novel this year' Fantasy Faction

IN A FRACTURING EMPIRE SPREAD ACROSS SAVAGE SEAS, TWO PEOPLE FIND A COMMON CAUSE.

HOPE, the lone survivor of a village massacred by the emperor's forces, is secretly trained as a warrior and instrument of vengeance.

RED, an orphan adopted by a notorious matriarch of the criminal underworld, learns to be an expert thief and con artist.

Together they will take down an empire.

'A phenomenal read' Bookbag

'Vivid and unpredictable' SciFiNow

"Action-packed . . . Compelling characters and tense action" - SFX

"Superb fantasy packed with daring pirates, brave warriors, intelligent thieves and revolution . . . A phenomenal read" - BookBag

"A great swashbuckling adventure" - Sun

"Fast-paced, substantial and entertaining" - Civilian Reader