Magic comes at a price The fighting for the island of Shakopee has ended. Now comes the battle for the hearts and minds of the citizens of Perdition. As the eldest daughter, Hope was never in line for a leadership position within her father's citadel. He would rather have his insane son rule over a competent woman. This would not stand for Hope. She would do anything and sacrifice anyone to gain that which she desired most, power and the right to rule Perdition as Queen. The conflict between Zar and Perdition is settled, but attacks continue against Perdition's neighbor to the south. Everyone assumes the pirates that ply the waters are upset over Zar's policies and will do anything to stop the Mayor. From this chaos, there is profit to make and influence to trade. Hope looks for any chance to better her position. The city-states work hard to bring stability to their islands as outside forces work to undermine the status quo. Who is attacking from the south? What drives the rain and the southern wind? Is magic and the old ones making a comeback on the surface of the islands? All these questions - and more - will answer themselves as we delve deeper into the dark fantasy world of The Fractured Lands, and as we're drawn towards the thrilling conclusion of this stunning work of immersive fiction. Power is seized by the bold. No one's life is safe when raw ambition motivates a leader. In the islands of Fractured Lands dark forces draw ready for battle. The end is near, yet few sees it coming. Only those able to adapt quickly will survive the coming storm. In Fractured Loyalties, author Greg Alldredge takes us into a bold new heart of dark fantasy and leaves us shaken, thrilled, and eager for more. For fans of Game of Thrones, this third book in an epic fantasy series is guaranteed to get the mind racing and the heart pumping and is sure to grip readers from the first fantastical page to the last.