Assassin Girton Club-Foot has lived in the relative peace for many years, but now his king, Rufra ap Vthyr, eyes the vacant high king's throne and will take his court to the capital. In a viper's nest of intrigue, the endgame of twenty years of politics and murder will be played out in the bid to become the King of all Kings.

Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and the god of death stands closer than ever, casting his shadow over everyone Girton holds dear.