The third volume in the New York Times best-selling Cradle series! n n nLindon has a year left. n n n nWhen his time runs out, hell have to fight an opponent that no one believes he can beat. Unless he learns the magic of the sacred arts the right way, from scratch, he wont have a chance to win...and even then, the odds are against him. n n n nIn the course of their training, Lindon and Yerin travel to the Blackflame Empire, where they struggle to master an ancient power. n n n nSuccess means a chance at life, but failure means death. n n n n nIn the sacred arts, only those who risk the most can travel far. n n n nSERIES DESCRIPTION n nThe Cradle series is the best-selling example of the Progression Fantasy subgenre, which includes works of fantasy where the primary plot revolves around a character growing more powerful in their use of magic. Cradle is high-stakes, fast-paced, and action-focused, with minimal time dedicated to world-building, and as such the books are lean and focused. The series is often compared to anime, with fans using phrases like anime in book form or fantasy novels meet Dragon Ball Z, emphasizing the storys specialty of loud and colorful super-powered battles.n