"Abby knew she would be condemned to an eternity with the Keeper of darkness in the underworld. She had no choice." Page 18

"This close to a person of such power it didn't surprise her that the bracelet was warming. Her mother had told her to wear it always, and that some day it would be of value." Page 26

"If they decide to turn and attack, they plan to drive the captives ahead. They called it 'dulling the enemies' weapons on their own women and children.'" Page 50

"Mord-Sith are women who, along with their red leather uniform, wear a single long braid as the mark of their profession. They are trained in the torture and killing of those with the gift." Page 65

"Before he denied your daughter help, he had just refused the offer, thus sentencing his own innocent daughter to death." Page 68

"This involves a debt bound...