Description
How much is your life worth?
In the Territory of Ixia the government maintains control through the Code of Behaviour forbidding the practice of magic, but danger lurks in mysterious places... Imprisoned for murder Yelena Zaltana's punishment is death, until she is reprieved - for a price.
As the Commander of Ixia's food taster she will risk assassination from poison daily, a position she would be a fool to refuse... In a world where magic equals death and freedom is for the lucky few, survival is all Yelena has and the battle for her life has just begun.
A CHRONICLES OF IXIA NOVEL
About the Author
Maria V. Snyder is the New York Times bestselling author of the Study series, the Glass series, the Healer series, Inside Out, and Outside In. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Meteorology from Penn State and a Master of Arts degree in fiction writing from Seton Hill University. Unable to part ways with Seton Hill, Maria is currently a teacher and mentor for the MFA program. Find her on the Web at MariaVSnyder.com.
Reviews
"This is one of those rare books that will keep readers dreaming long after they've read it." - Publisher's Weekly (Starred review)"
Book Information
ISBN 9780778301929
Author Maria V. Snyder
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Mira Books
Publisher Mira Books
Weight(grams) 290g