Forged in Blood II (Emperor's Edge Universe)

Amaranthe Lokdon survives her reckless plan to destroy the enemy€s weapon-filled super aircraft only to learn that thousands of people perished when it crash landed. Half of her team is missing€¦ or dead. Meanwhile, the fighting in the capital has escalated, the Imperial Barracks have been taken by a pretender, and a deadly new danger threatens the populace. Amaranthe€s hopes of returning Emperor Sespian to the throne and bringing peace to the empire are dwindling by the hour. To make matters worse, her strongest ally€"and closest friend€"has been captured and is under a powerful wizard€s control. If she can€t figure out a way to free Sicarius, he may kill them all when next they meet€¦