The Last Mortal Bond

As the cataclysmic war engulfs the Annurian Empire, "The Last Mortal Bond" brings Brian Staveley's 'Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne' trilogy to its breathtaking conclusion. The ancient, genocidal csestriim have returned, poised to eradicate humanity, while armies clash outside the capital. Amidst this chaos, the mysterious leaches, wielders of formidable natural magic, manipulate events from the shadows. Capricious gods, veiled in human form, walk the earth, each pursuing their own enigmatic agendas. At the heart of the maelstrom are the three imperial siblings: Valyn, the Wing, grappling with military command; Adare, the Minister, navigating political intrigue and divine machinations; and Kaden, the Monk, wrestling with forbidden powers. Even if they survive the brutal conflict, their vastly divergent visions for the future of their shattered world threaten to tear them, and the empire, apart, forcing them to confront the true cost of power, loyalty, and survival.