Ancient secrets are buried with the dead. A Bone Reader can unlock them all.Teguin Dorst and Herbert Tanasen are willing to defy the Imperial Empress herself to rescue Teguin's kidnapped master, a woman with the rare ability to recall memories of the dead through their bones. But when they find her hard at work, Teguin realizes that the knowledge she uncovers could unseat the empress, and bring to light more powerful magic left behind by the old gods.New alliances are forged in blood and steel, and the magic that brought Teguin and Herbert together threatens to end more than their friendship. Some secrets demand both loyalty and sacrifice -- if they don't kill you first.Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and George R.R. Martin, this sequel to The Emperor's Horn will sweep you away on an epic fantasy adventure.