The Study of Fire

<p><strong><em>What happens if he returns to our world?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>It will burn.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>There's just no rest for Valek Ixia's Chief of Security. Challenges are constant and new problems arrive daily including a request to help Castletown's watch solve the mystery of a string of nighttime disturbances and keeping a close eye on the Commander's food taster as she schemes her way back into business. As if that isn't enough the Commander's life is threatened.</p><p></p><p>Is the assassination attempt on the Commander a declaration of war by the Sitian Council or is it a ruse by an unknown party to incite a war between Ixia and Sitia? Valek is sent to Sitia to discover the answer and deal with the threat. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately the problem turns out to be much bigger than even the council and the master magicians can handle. An unsanctioned clan with powerful warpers is plotting to take over both countries. As the danger heats up Valek and Yelena must reunite and stop the group before they can set their entire world on fire.</p><p></p><p><strong>A companion novel to <em>Fire Study</em> <em>The Study of Fire</em> reveals Valek's side of the story. Find out what problems Valek tackles in Ixia before he joins Yelena in fighting against a unstoppable enemy.</strong></p>