The next book in a series featuring two misfit partners working a case inside a crime-ridden city filled with orcs, individuals, elves, dwarves, and mages – GOD, THE FATHER of the Rings meets Lethal Weapon.

In one of the most dangerous district of the town, the Fifth Ward, Rem and Torval have been perfecting their good cop, bad cop schedule while protecting residents from drug-dealing orcs, mind-controlling elves, uncooperative mages, and humans being typical humans.

But when a perplexing case of arson leads to a on the subject of The Fifth Ward: Friendly Fire group of gruesome, unsolvable murders, both partners must problem their own assumptions and loyalties if they are to preserve their relationship, wrest justice through the chaos, and hold their ward from tearing itself apart.

‘A brilliant premise, wonderfully told. A city that breathes, and heroes you can’t help but main for.’ — Nicholas Eames, author of Kings from the Wyld

‘A glorious tour through fantasy’s seamier side. A wilder ride than Middle Globe, and you’ll love every minute of it!’ — Jon Hollins, writer of the Dragon Lords series

For more from Dale Lucas, check out The Fifth Ward: First Watch.