Description

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Destroy the key. Save her people and herself.

The Eternity Gate is found, and kings and monsters battle over its legends of treasure. But rumors whisper that someone stole the gate's ancient key.

Seyo, handmaiden to the princess, keeps three secrets. First, she's gifted in fire, not light, and may as well be cursed. Second, she translates a prophecy warning that the gate does not offer treasure but judgment. Third, Jorai, the scorned prince and Seyo's confidant, entrusts her with the key and disappears.

Surrounded by war, Seyo and her companions embark on a journey to seek help from a faraway empire and find Jorai, unaware of the trap awaiting them. But what should Seyo do with the key? Who can survive judgment, especially someone as flawed as her? Will hiding the key—or destroying it—save her people or ensure their defeat?

About the Author

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Katherine Briggs crafted her first monster story at age three. Since graduating from crayons to laptop, she continues to devour and weave fantasy tales while enjoying chai tea. She, her coadventurer husband, and rescue dog reside outside Houston, where she classically educates amazing middle school students, teaches ESL to adults, and enjoys studying other languages. 

Praise For…

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"The worldbuilding is strong, and the mythology, politics, history, and geography of the world are richly developed." 
 
— Kirkus Reviews

“Katherine Briggs’s The Eternity Gate portrays a continent-crossing story of political intrigue and war with the backdrop of religious prophecy.”
— Lorehaven

"Ancient mysteries unfold amid betrayals and reversals that challenge true courage and loyalty."
—Kathy Tyers, bestselling author of the Firebird series and Shivering World
 
— Kathy Tyers

“Compelling allegory . . . With stunning prose and heart-wrenching reveals, the twists and turns will keep readers hoping and guessing until the very last page.”
—Sara Ella, award-winning author of The Wonderland Trials, Coral, and the Unblemished Trilogy
 
— Sara Ella