To Ride Hell's Chasm

To Ride Hell's Chasm by Wurts, Janny. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781592220236.

An epic fantasy stand-alone novel from the Author of the stunning Wars of Light and Shadow series: When Princess Anja fails to appear at her betrothal banquet, the tiny, peaceful kingdom of Sessalie is plunged into intrigue. Two warriors are charged with recovering the distraught kings beloved daughter. Taskin, Commander of the Royal Guard, whose icy competence and impressive life-term as the Crowns right-hand man command the kingdoms deep-seated respect; and Mykkael, the rough-hewn newcomer who has won the post of Captain of the Garrison-a scarred veteran with a deadly record of field warfare, whose interesting background and foreign breeding are held in contempt by court society. As the princesss trail vanishes outside the citadels gates, anxiety and tension escalate. Mykkaels investigations lead him to a radical explanation for the mystery, but he finds himself under suspicion from the court factions. Will Commander Taskins famous fair-mindedness be enough to unravel the truth behind the garrison captains dramatic theory: that the resourceful, high-spirited princess was not taken by force, but fled the palace to escape a demonic evil?