A murder in the Academy reveals a darkness growing upon the Seat.Ebon has survived the strike upon the High King’s Seat, and now the Academy challenges to piece itself together in the midst of civil war. Right now a quiet urgency hangs over-all the lessons taught inside the citadel; every pupil understands the spells they find out now may one day save their lives in the enemies of the King.

Then an instructor is found dead in the Academy’s halls-their throat slit simply by an unknown assassin.

Anxiety creeps in, while Ebon and his friends hear of thefts through the Academy’s vaults. Artifacts of incredible power are disappearing one at a time, and are obviously linked to the murder. Theren thinks she understands who the thief is usually, but cannot prove it. Therefore Ebon and his friends must reveal the identity of the murderer, before they strike again.

This gripping tale of mystery and magic reveals a new, darker side of Underrealm. Begin reading now-unless you intend on sleeping anytime soon.