Alyssa Farshot did everything in her power to ensure that her friend Coy won the crownchase that would determine the empire's next ruler. But just as victory seemed within reach, Edgar voles killed Coy and claimed the royal seal for himself. Alyssa was the only witness to the murder -- and without evidence of what Edgar has done, she's unable to stop him from assuming the throne. Brokenhearted over the death of her friend, Alyssa is hell-bent on revenge. But Edgar is well protected in the empire's kingship, and Alyssa quickly realizes that she won't be able to get to him alone. To take Edgar down, she'll have to rally rivals, friends, and foes in a desperate bid to change not just who sits on the throne, but the course of the entire galaxy.
