Synopsis:

The two kingdoms have been at war over the lush Middle Lands for fifteen hundred years. Now, at last, there is an uneasy peace: That Aryiah does nothing to help. She and her friend Cristina have broken the first rule; Absolutly no magic in the Middle Lands. Neither of them had anything to fear from the Emperor's Soldiers or the Queen's Shadow-dwellers for their little dabble in magic. Until Aryiah's power explodes out of control. The Emperor's Soldiers and the Queen's Shadow-dwellers deal with criminals quickly and quietly. Aryiah managed to escape, without her friend. With Cristina dead, the Emperor and the Queen hunting her, and her power dangerously out of control, Aryiah has two choices: Run or stay. But death comes on quick wings for thoes who break the first rule...