The war for the Sanctuary is over. The war for the alt-worlds has begun.
Five years after the Sanctuary’s war, battle shifts into the alt-worlds. Specialized cavali teams now hunt the remaining assassi, rogue gods who still rule through terror and must be brought to justice.
Piper is one of the Sanctuary’s most effective weapons. Hunting assassi gives her purpose—and a way to avoid fairies who want her back as their queen. If they knew her secret, it would cost her everything.
Honestly, hunting murderous gods might be easier than dealing with her sisterhood.
Meanwhile, on an alt-world very different from the Sanctuary, surprises await Piper and Dax. Dryads, naiads, and oreads—paranormals thought to be extinct—live under the rule of a cruel goddess who feeds on sacrifice. Teaming up with native allies, Piper and Dax must unite this alt-world’s population, capture the goddess, and end lifetimes of war.
Editorial Reviews –
★★★★★ “The Fairy Master Capturi by Sunshine Somerville gives us a spectacular continuity of worlds. This is wonderfully built and accomplishes perhaps the most difficult puzzle piece in the genre: a story where paranormal is not ornamental; it is embedded into daily life. Potions are practical but limited, and alchemy intersects with just plain living in service of utility. Somerville is also original in the portrayal of classic beings. She reimagines with fresh lore that gives each a cultural, political, and spiritual dimension. Vampires, for example, have an intricate origin and communal abilities that make them feel ancient and purposeful. Divine power plays the most commanding role here, and the goddess isn’t symbolic or distant; she’s active and terrifying, turning faith into destruction. The oreads are caught in a devastating dilemma, forced to weigh obedience against extinction. As for Piper, she is skilled, driven, and capable, with real agency. She’s also smart, interpreting divine havoc as political strategy. Her role connects deadly magic with calculated resistance, making her more than just a witness to events, but an active architect of change in a volatile, enchanted world. Overall, this is a brilliant read. Very highly recommended.” – Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite
★★★★★ “This book has great world building, especially the alt-world where most of the story takes place. This natural world is richly imagined and cinematic. The story has a solid cast of characters, and the character dynamics are a real strength.” – Amazon Review
★★★★★ “It’s not often I find a book that carries its novelty from the beginning to the end, but this one definitely had me turning pages” – Amazon Review