It started with poison and rebellion. It continues with war and witchcraft. The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and the city-state must find its place in this new world of magic. But people and politics are always treacherous, and it will take all of Jovan and Kalina's skills to save the city-state when witches and assassins set their sights to domination. Poison was only the beginning . . .