The King Must Die

In The King Must Die by the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Splinter in the Sky, Fen, a mercenary bodyguard grappling with the political turmoil that destroyed her family, finds herself on a perilous quest for vengeance and hope after her fathers are executed by the ruthless Sovereign. Armed only with a map and a quarterstaff, she navigates a dwindling empire plagued by failed terraforming and dangerous insurgents, encountering Alekhai, the Sovereign's power-hungry heir. This thrilling science fiction adventure explores themes of rebellion, survival, and the weight of difficult choices as Fen confronts the fate of her world.