Blood Over Bright Haven (Hardcover)

In the city of Tiran, a beacon of industrial prosperity shielded from the Blight by a magical barrier, Sciona Freynan has achieved the unprecedented: becoming the first woman admitted to the High Magistry. Despite her accomplishment, she faces disdain from her male colleagues, who assign her Thomil, a janitor from the marginalized Kwen minority, as her assistant. Thomil, once a nomadic hunter who lost his family to the Blight, now seeks to understand the forces that devastated his tribe and maintain the status quo.

As Sciona and Thomil collaborate, they uncover a dark secret: Tiran's magic siphons life from the lands beyond its barrier, sustaining the city's comfort at the expense of the Kwen. This revelation challenges Sciona's beliefs and forces her to confront the moral implications of her society's prosperity. The tension between personal ambition and ethical responsibility intensifies as they navigate a world rife with systemic oppression and hidden truths.

Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and societal upheaval, "Blood Over Bright Haven" delves into themes of power, privilege, and the sacrifices required to challenge an oppressive system. The narrative unfolds with a slow-burn intensity, building suspense as Sciona and Thomil's partnership evolves into a formidable force against the entrenched injustices of their world.