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Pub Date 9 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2026


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Description

The girl they condemned may be the only one who can save them, if they don't execute her first.

Violet was born to be wicked. Surviving as a street urchin in the island city of Sol'Karr, she struggles to stay one step ahead of the city guards. And when a burglary gone wrong lands her in a jail cell, her nefarious Viperi bloodline could send her straight to the executioner's sword.

Her last hope comes in the form of a job offer from a mysterious man who may not be who he claims. If she accepts, she'll be working for The Zenith's Call, an organization who guards the world's most powerful magical artifacts—a task that requires highly skilled agents willing to risk their lives.

They believe Violet may have the skills to join them, if she can prove herself trustworthy, but when someone tries breaking into the Call's vault, rumors of Violet's treachery fly like arrows, and she's threatened with banishment back to a jail cell.

Now the only option she has left to prove her innocence lies in hunting down the real thief. But embracing her wicked Viperi abilities to catch an expert criminal could be what finally condemns her once and for all.

The girl they condemned may be the only one who can save them, if they don't execute her first.

Violet was born to be wicked. Surviving as a street urchin in the island city of Sol'Karr, she struggles...


A Note From the Publisher

Tropes: Found family, morally grey mentor, fierce FMC, assassins, high stakes, secret powers, shifters.

Trigger Warnings: This book/series may be triggering as it addresses themes and includes instances of violence, abuse, racism, human trafficking, and bullying. Those who are sensitive to these topics may find certain situations uncomfortable or troubling. This title contains no "spicy" content.

Tropes: Found family, morally grey mentor, fierce FMC, assassins, high stakes, secret powers, shifters.

Trigger Warnings: This book/series may be triggering as it addresses themes and includes...


Advance Praise

 ★★★★★ "With its blend of heists, hidden identities, and a protagonist fighting both external enemies and her own nature, this is a gripping tale of survival and self-determination." — Reader's Favorite

★★★★★ "If you like fantasy, this one is chef’s kiss." — Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "OMG if I can I would give this book six stars because IT WAS THAT GOOD." — Amazon Reviewer

 ★★★★★ "With its blend of heists, hidden identities, and a protagonist fighting both external enemies and her own nature, this is a gripping tale of survival and self-determination." — Reader's...


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ISBN 9781952554261
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 490

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