Zana and Gillan Avelas have been facing each other as enemies for years, the real source of their enmity concealed from the world. Now, when the truth has finally been aired, the Roquarian War reaches a new intensity as the last phase of the war is launched. Kena Cheyin, the bounty hunter turned hero, anticipates her duel with Zana while the weight of the war falls to her shoulders. With Gillan losing his focus and Ferras Irek his trust, the pillars she has relied upon have crumbled out from underneath her. Even her brother's presence does little to lend assurance to her. And with Rich Olnick craving vengeance on Roquar and Stride Hokun angry at the loss of so many of his loved ones, Kena has no idea how long the carefully constructed war effort can hold up against the strain of revenge, hatred, and fear. There's only one step left to take to salvage what is left of the Coalition of Halan's order. Bring the war to Zana.