"The world is poisoned. The cleansing is coming. And three women hold the key to salvation— or ruin." The castle of Marah lies in ruins, its people enslaved by invaders or shackled by fear. When a fissure of white fire encircles the Mountain King' s land, scribe-scout Jenna returns with a warning: time is running out. At the base of the mountain, the humble Kadosh hut offers a final chance— cleansing for those who dare to seek it, mercy for those who repent, and the water of life

When an invasion threatens the land of the Mountain King, the fate of the people rests on the shoulders of young governor Judah. She has sworn to prove herself a skillful leader by protecting her kingdom from foes, but difficulty and danger surround her.Then Judah' s life is saved by two different men who divide her loyalty. One, a fascinating healer, captures the hearts of Judah and her people. The other, a mysterious shepherd, forces Judah to question what she believes to be true....

When an invasion threatens the land of the Mountain King, the fate of the people rests on the shoulders of young governor Judah. She has sworn to prove herself a skillful leader by protecting her kingdom from foes, but difficulty and danger surround her. Then Judah’ s life is saved by two different men who divide her loyalty. One, a fascinating healer, captures the hearts of Judah and her people. The other, a mysterious shepherd, forces Judah to question what she believes to be true. When ...