The third in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop's captivating Black Jewels trilogy. War is coming to the Shadow-Realm. To save millions of lives, Witch must sacrifice only one: hers. Jaenelle, the long-prophesised Witch Queen, has finally healed, and emerged stronger than ever to claim her throne. But for centuries a taint has been creeping across the realms, corrupting those born into power. Now war is coming to the Shadow-Realm - and Witch is helpless to prevent it. The Dreamweavers' webs show two paths. One will see the blood of millions spilled, the other will see the taint destroyed - and only one person needs to die. Her. 'A powerful finale for this fascinating, uniquely dark trilogy' - Locus