Lands ravaged. Dreams destroyed. Demons set loose upon the earth. Sisters in magic, Eolyn and Adiana seek to revive a millennial tradition once forbidden to women. When war strikes, their fledgling community of magas is destroyed; its members killed, captured, or scattered. Determined to defend her people against the darkest forces of the Underworld, Eolyn seeks to escape the occupied province and deliver to King Akmael a weapon that might secure their victory. Trapped by the invading army, Adiana is taken prisoner and placed at the mercy of the ruthless Prince Mechnes and his blood thirsty queen, Rishona. Even as their paths are separated and their world torn asunder, Eolyn and Adiana cling to a common dream. Courage and perseverance guide them through chaos toward future where magic will flourish in a world set free from blood lust and violence. But that dream will not be possible unless both women are willing to offer the greatest possible sacrifice...

SWORD OF SHADOWS was previously published by Hadley Rille Books under the title HIGH MAGA.