The story of the gods is incomplete. New gods have arisen, but the old gods will not be easily displaced. Lan needs to understand the god-touched power that flows through him, but cannot control. A new danger proves more deadly than he can withstand, and he fears a resurgence of the deadly Shavln power. Sophie has become a powerful sorcerer, and now serves both the Raven Queen and Dannith, but struggles to find her balance while searching for a greater understanding of her magic. She's no longer reliant on the patterns, but that only proves how little she understands. Their fates remain intertwined, and together they defend the combined kingdoms. This time, the coming threat may be more than even they can overpower. The Dappled Dread continues an epic progression fantasy series.