At the Sign of the Crow and Moon

In this fast-paced fantasy prequel to the Sorcery Ascendant Sequence, set ten years before A Crucible of Souls, Felicienne Shyrise is a skilled investigator in the Mahruse Empire's capital, tackling cases that the city guard neglects. Balancing her day job with her passion for the strategic board game Dominion, she dreams of wealth and recognition. Her life takes a turn when a First Adjudicator enlists her help in a puzzling investigation, leading her to uncover a conspiracy against the Emperor. As she delves deeper, Felicienne must navigate dangerous political waters and outsmart a hidden adversary who seems to anticipate her every move.