Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and The Broken Book 2)

The second book in Ryan Cahill's The Bound and The Broken series. Calen Bryer and his companions defend the city of Belduar and its new king behind its towering walls. For over a thousand years, Belduar has never fallen and has stood as a bastion of hope. Now the Lorian empire approaches its walls, and the Dragonguard are coming. In the North, Calen's sister Ella arrives at the port of Antiquar with Faenir at her side. She is determined to see her mission through regardless of obstacles or opposition. At the embassy of the Circle of Magii in Al'Nasla, Rist Havel develops his newfound powers in preparation for trials. Unknown to him, he is being observed and evaluated. His entry into the Circle was not by chance—there is greatness within him, though great men can do terrible things. As Lorian forces land on southern shores and Aeson Virandr's letters of rebellion spread to key recipients, only the Knights of Achyron recognize the true danger. A shadow stirs in the darkness, coming with unstoppable force. It seeks only blood and fire, consuming all in its path.