A fallen paladin abandons old oaths he once considered sacred to spill blood on holy ground in the third book of this thrilling epic fantasy series.

Former knight Alken Hewer has made a name for himself as the Headsman of Seydis. Though no one knows his true identity, he's become a dark legend across the Accorded Realms by serving as the hitman for a council of vengeful immortals. Desperately seeking redemption for the sins of his past, he's left a trail of blood behind him in the name of duty.

Now, accompanied by the young heiress Emma Orley, Alken happens upon a devastating sight: a village burned to the ground and marked by the symbol of the Inquisition. But that's not the only indication that something's wrong in the realms. A surprise visit by an old and powerful friend alerts Alken to a series of murders plaguing the city of Garihelm—the seat of the Emperor and a place he knows all too well from his previous life . . .

To restore peace and discover who's behind these vicious attacks, Alken and Emma head to the capital, where they stumble upon signs of demonic infestation, fanatics, and a populace still reeling from the last war. But their fight against demons and inquisitors alike is just the start of their problems as Alken's allegiances to what he once was and what he's become are put to the test. He's survived wars and faced nightmares from other realities, but now he'll have to decide whose side he's on—and if the vow that binds him is a weapon or a shackle.

The third volume of the hit dark fantasy adventure—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Tropes include: reluctant hero, redemption quest, unlikely alliance, mysterious past, and good versus evil.