How much is your life worth? n n n n In the territory of Ixia the government maintains control through the Code of Behaviour, forbidding the practice of magic, but danger lurks in mysterious places... n n n Imprisoned for murder Yelena Zaltanas punishment is death, until she is reprieved - for a price. n n n As the Commander of Ixias food taster she will risk assassination from poison daily, a position she would be a fool to refuse... In a world where magic equals death and freedom is for the lucky few, survival is all Yelena has and the battle for her life has just begun. n n n n A CHRONICLES OF IXIA NOVEL n n n n A compelling new fantasy series - Rhianna Pratchett, SFX n The Chronicles of Ixia n n n Poison Study n n n Magic Study n n n Fire Study n n n Storm Glass n n n Sea Glass n n n Spy Glass n n n Shadow Study n