In a city full of magic-users, a serial killer is targeting nobles and leaving no magical trace for Inquisitors to track. A thief with no magic skills is the only suspect in these grisly murders, so it’s up to him to steal the evidence he needs to prove his innocence.
Jack is an aging bank robber who lives a double life. Straddling morality and the law, Jack knows he can’t keep his life of crime for much longer. But when a daring heist yields unexpected results, Jack’s life is upended as he discovers he’s been double crossed.
In the floating cities of Maivau, law and order balance on a thin blade wielded by the Arbiter. Her reign is sanctioned by seven immortal, god-like Vessels who can grant ancient magic. A seemingly insignificant rebellion will be the tipping point that finally disrupts this order.