The Breach and the Flame (The Daughters of Karthgrom)

In the final chapter of the Karthgrom saga, war spreads through the mountain and the fate of the city hangs in the balance.The crisis beneath Karthgrom has become a war for the city's survival.What began as strange tremors and unsettling rumors can no longer be dismissed. The warnings hidden in ancient records have proven true. Creatures once thought impossible now walk the tunnels beneath the mountain, and with each passing day the threat facing Karthgrom grows larger and more dangerous.As the fighting spreads, the House of Pale Fire finds itself at the center of the undercity's defense. Brynja, Dagna, Maela, Sira, and the women who have spent years protecting the vulnerable are forced into a battle that reaches far beyond the walls of their home.Tamri struggles with powers and responsibilities she never sought. Old secrets begin to surface. Trusted friendships are tested. As long-buried truths come to light, the people she depends on are forced to confront choices that will shape the future of the city itself.Karthgrom descends into open war. Changelings pour into the streets and turn markets, tunnels, and public squares into battlefields. Merchants, miners, guards, refugees, and nobles alike are drawn into the fighting as the city rallies against an enemy determined to claim everything beneath the mountain.For generations, Karthgrom has endured because its people stood together when hardship came.Now they face the greatest challenge in the city's history. Read more