The conflict on Blue Isle reaches a violent peak, as the islanders revolt against the Fey army. Still thirsty for revenge, the islanders sap Fey magic. And King Nicholas discovers another weapon: religious artifacts that could harm the Fey army as much as the dreaded holy water. When the Fey army stands against the Blue Islanders, victory depends upon a most unlikely alliance. King Nicholas must join together with the man who killed his wife--or all of Blue Isle will suffer