Every 25 years, the empire of Sivka is born again as magic dies. Who will survive the chaos?The Imperator. During the Luncycle, alkhemy reigns supreme. But every quarter-century, the miracles brewed from the blood of alkhemists vanish. None benefit more from the upheaval than the cruel Imperator.The Alkhemist. An ambitious girl who will do anything to save herself from an illness only the Philosopher’s Stone can cure. Unfor...

**An ordinary man discovers a hidden world of supernatural creatures—and an unexpected home—in this enchanting contemporary fantasy debut.“One of the most fun and original books I've read in years. Excellent storytelling. See for yourself.”—Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files**“A haunting and atmospheric urban fantasy populated by quirky human characters and fabulously weird mythical creatures . . . a wholly captivating ta...