<p>Nathan Treeves is dead, murdered by the Master of Mordew, his remains used to create the powerful occult weapon known as the Tinderbox.<br><br>His companions are scattered, making for Malarkoi, the city of the Mistress, the Master¿s enemy. They are hoping to find welcome there, or at least safety. They find neither ¿ and instead become embroiled in a life and death struggle against assassins, demi-gods, and the cunning plans of the Mistress.<br><br>Only Sirius, Nathan¿s faithful magical dog, has not forgotten the boy. Bent on revenge, he returns to the shattered remains of Mordew ¿ only to find the city morphed into an impossible mountain, swarming with monsters.<br><br>The stage is set for battle, sacrifice, magic and treachery in the stunning sequel to <i>Mordew</i>. Welcome to Malarkoi.</p>