The Artificer

What does a master artificer need after eliminating a threat to the future empire? Nothing but a chance to finally pursue his craft in peace. I cheated death itself and returned to the glorious city on the Neva, the one we built together with the Czar. Three hundred years have passed, and...

A job from an old family friend unleashes a flood of surprises. And there's a bigger problem than dark mage threats—the patriarch is sick, and only one healer can save him. The mission? Complete the job—and track down that healer. Along the way there will be new allies, unexpected charges, and a conspiracy starring the mysterious death mage once again. Oh, and that pesky riddle from the past? Still needs solving. Time to buckle up. Things are about to get interesting.

A new commission becomes an unexpected and dangerous challenge. This time I’m dealing with the denizens of the Shadow World—thieves of human souls. My search for answers takes me to a small northern village whose secrets are guarded not only by people, but also by monsters. To prevail, I must master the powers of both Light and Shadow.