Mortrain, that troops protecting Brittany’s young Duchess are riding into a trap to be sprung by Sybella’s despotic father. Backtracking just a bit, the story starts with the climactic event of the previous book: Sybella warns Ismae, her dear friend and fellow killer from the convent of St. The riveting historical adventure that began with Grave Mercy (2012) here follows the story of another of Death’s handmaidens, Sybella. Spring 2013 Kids’ Indie Next List What Others Are Saying: INDIE BOUND B&N BOOKS A MILLION POWELL’S AMAZON To read the first chapter, click HERE: When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dungeons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for? And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. But those assassin’s skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. The convent views Sybella, naturally skilled in the arts of both death and seduction, as one of their most dangerous weapons. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge-but at a price. Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair.

Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers