In the Territories, a dark force stirs,
Though no one knows if it's born of men or something far more sinister.

Those who crossed the treacherous Burnt Ocean seeking a new life found their dreams shattered upon arrival, while those who had already settled there live in constant terror.

Life in the Territories was never expected to be easy, but no one anticipated the horrors that awaited: kidnapped, chained, and forced into the mines, fueling the Governors' wealth. Survivors of the brutal conditions wonder if they are truly the lucky ones, for at least their tormentors are human -- unlike the mysterious creatures that lurk in the mist.

When the Murk rolls in, it leaves death in its wake, the monsters in the mist savagely killing any who are caught in their grip. A small band of Highlanders have managed to elude that fate, but the relentless fear and creeping despair have taken their toll. With each passing day, the Governors grow richer, indifferent to the suffering of their people, while terror spreads.

Hope flickers in the form of Jakob Kestrel, a man who doesn't flee the Murk. Instead, he hunts within it. Meanwhile, Bryen Keldragan and Aislinn Winborne, newcomers to the Territories, sense something dark brewing in the land but are unprepared for the horrors that await them. And while Jakob resists joining the larger fight, Talia Carlomin is determined to rid the Sea of Mist of its marauders at any cost.

What none of them know is that fate has entwined their paths. And if they don't come together, the Highlanders -- and all who dwell in the Territories -- will be doomed to a bloody end.

Check out The Tales of the Territories, an Arthurian epic fantasy series that's part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:

The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)

The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)

• We started tracking this book on June 3, 2023.
• This book was $4.99 when we started tracking it.
• The price of this book has changed 7 times in the past 1,046 days.
• The current price of this book is $0.99 last checked 11 minutes ago.
• The lowest price to date was $0.99 last reached on April 14, 2026.
• This book has been $0.99 3 times since we started tracking it.
• The highest price to date was $7.99 last reached on July 22, 2025.
• This book has been $7.99 2 times since we started tracking it.
• This book is currently at its lowest price since we started tracking it.

• Teen & Young AdultScience Fiction & FantasyFantasyMyths & LegendsArthurian
• Teen & Young AdultScience Fiction & FantasyFantasyMyths & LegendsMythical Creatures

• Publication Date: June 1, 2023
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 460 Pages
• File Size: 24 KB