Herald Mags and his network of young informants gather information to keep Haven and the Kingdom safe. But someone has discovered secrets of the women of the Court and Collegia and is using those secrets to terrorize them. Mags and his wife, the King's Own Herald, Amily, put their magic and wits to work to find the evildoer. But just as they appear to be on the verge of success, the letter writer tires of terror and is now out for blood.

Mercedes Lackey is the New York Times bestselling American fantasy author behind the Heralds of Valdemar series, The Elemental Masters series, the 100 Kingdoms series, and many more. She has published over 100 novels in under 25 years.