The epic and phenomenal West-African inspired finale to the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy Raybearer Tarisai has embraced her new role as joint leader of the Aritsar empire, ruling side by side with Dayo. First, she must anoint her own Council in order to come into her full power as Raybearer. But as she does, she is haunted by the spirits and ghosts of dead Redemptor children who plea and demand for her help and their revenge. And the first few months of her reign have been anything but smooth, with assassinations and attacks from unknown quarters. Tarisai must travel to the Underworld in order to protect the ones she loves, the people of Aritsar and be a true leader. But will she be strong enough to confront her own demons when a familiar face appears? And can she maintain power and control as the empire starts to crumble?