**From bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes a thrilling novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called everything I look for in a fantasy novel. **** THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORY** Lydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to save lives, she’s convinced she is doing more harm than good. She delves into the history of the gods only to discover a truth that will change her life forever. His birthright as commander of the Royal Army is finally in his grasp, but Killian feels anything but victorious. Burdened by his past, he embraces the darker side of his mark—and in doing so, risks starting a war. **BUT THE WAR HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN** Having defeated the tyrant Urcon, Marcus struggles to form a lasting alliance with the Arinoquians. But he is plagued by the knowledge that there is a traitor among his friends, and it could cost him everything that he’s fought for. Torn between her growing allegiance to the Thirty-Seventh legion and her need to liberate her people, Teriana finds herself mired in a web of secrets. She embarks upon a path that will either save everyone she loves—or put them all in their graves. Readers may read either *Dark Shores* or *Dark Skies* first! Suggested series reading order: 1. *Dark Skies* or *Dark Shores* 2. *Dark Shores* or *Dark Skies* 3. *Gilded Serpent* At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.