A rebel blacksmith with a secret. A resilient fen who escaped his chains.When a Klenzeer's pursuit forces them together, two outcasts discover they share more than just enemies—they share a desperate need to survive.But the island of Ra is designed to prevent escape. The Cycle comes every forty-two days, and its demands exact sacrifices most are powerless to stop. The Klenzeer enforce strict laws with ruthless efficiency. And the Overseers—beings from the Beyond—control the population for devious ends.To endure, Karal and Fento must trust each other with their lives. They must face nightmares made flesh and make difficult choices to persevere.A found family fights impossible odds in a world where conformity is a prison—and resistance is the only freedom.