Aisha is the newest Talon of the Raptor Clan, mercenaries prized by rulers, nobles, and the wealthy as elite bodyguards. Her skill with a blade and her magical rune have won her a prized place as a Talon, but she wins her fights through wits as much as her skill. Guarding a spoiled young princess is Aisha's first assignment for the clan. Surrounded by dangerous plots, keeping the girl alive takes all of Aisha's guile and so does dealing with the warrior prince who seems to be falling in love with her. When assassination turns the princess into a queen on the run, Aisha needs every tool she possesses to protect her young charge, help her find the strength to grow up and reclaim her throne.2010 Epic Award Finalist for FantasyOther Fantasy Novels from C. R. Daems and J. R. Tomlin: Laying the Odds, a Fantasy Adventure Blood Duty, a Fantasy Adventure Wings of Evil, a Young adult FantasyHistorical Novels from J. R. TomlinFreedom's Sword, a Historical Novel of ScotlandA Kingdom's Cost, a Historical Novel of Scotland