A hero in chains. The crown grows desperate. Fate is poised to act... New York Times bestselling author Gwynn White is back with another captivating installment featuring more twists, double crosses, and nail-biting fantasy thrills. Nicholas the Light Bearer has fallen into the hands of new enemies, and his father, Emperor Lukan, will do anything to keep the foreboding curse at bay. Ignoring the advice of his High Council, he sends his superhuman forces to destroy one of the last allies he has left... Nicholas will have to rely on unlikely allies and survive an ancient ritual before he can escape to fulfill his destiny. As long as the devious Felix doesn't get them all killed in the process... Blood Rites is the fifth book in the Crown of Blood dystopian adventure series. If you like spellbinding action, edge-of-your-seat tension, and heart-stopping suspense, then you'll love the penultimate installment in Gwynn White's incredible series. .