Book excerpt: Gallow has been tasked to carry the pieces of armour that once belonged to the demonic Eyes of Time back to Middislet, to re-forge it with salt and then hide it. Mirrahj, meanwhile, has chosen to leave the valley of Varyxhun to return to her people and, with the sword Solace now at her side, lead them home. Together they travel towards the coast, little knowing that the Eyes of Time is on their trail, urgently seeking what Gallow carries...