In the Old Kingdom, magic is a dangerous inheritance, and even the dead do not always stay silent. When a young necromancer’s path crosses that of a determined girl with a talent for survival, both are drawn into a shadowed struggle where ancient forces, family legacies, and unexpected courage shape their fate. Garth Nix returns to his richly imagined world with a haunting, adventurous tale of destiny, danger, and the first stirrings of an unforgettable bond.