You can't see them. You can't hear them. You won't know they're coming until no one can hear you. Like having your head plunged underwater.

Kaycia has trained for the chance to fight back-to gain sight of the foul creatures wreaking havoc on the world. She was destined to become among the greatest of hunters...up until the moment her ceremony fails.

Now she finds herself powerless-her companions days from civilization. A dangerous secret lies hidden within the darkness. And she's about to lose a lot more than her dreams.

Meanwhile, across the Melorian Sea, Prince Nesil's kingdom is besieged by illusions. They walk the abandoned streets, altering the world as though weaving it from nightmares...leading his people to nonimaginary deaths.

On the night of his mother's murder, the prince realizes he can use this chance to get closer to his enemy. It is only by pretending to side with their leader, after all, that his people stand a chance to survive.