Sneak peak of Requiem of Silence, Book 3 of The Famine Cycle

In advance of Requiem of Silence releasing on April 9th, here’s a sneak peak of the book. Scroll below for the prologue — though be warned, if you’re not caught up on the series, there are major spoilers in it!

So without further ado, Requiem of Silence begins…

PROLOGUE

Secrets have governed my life. As surely as the tides of fate, my hunt for them has molded me, become my identity. Their allure drove me into a long-dead profession, and their capriciousness haunted me with the tragedies of my brothers. The pursuit of them has endangered my life more times than I can count.

I have always believed in the power of secrets. But I could never have known they would hold the key to caging a god.

Famine is real. It took me a long time to accept what that means. But now I must.

He will consume my world. I alone stand in his way.

Why me? — the self-pitying question has occurred to me many times during this ruinous journey. Why must I bear this burden? I have mulled over the matter during many sleepless nights, listening to the monsoon rains patter on the windows of the Laurel Palace. 

There are a few answers. In part, influences beyond my control put me here. In part, my own actions and mistakes were responsible. 

But there is no doubt that it is true, that I must be the one to stop the daemon god. If only for the secrets I alone understand.

The true power in secrets has always been in how they are wielded. I must use mine perfectly if I am to succeed. 

I will be the Sacrifice. 

This dragon, this daemon god — he has plagued us for too long. I will end the cycle if I can. But even if all I can do is delay his return, it will be enough.

Famine must be stopped. No matter the cost. No matter the sacrifice I must make.

Even if there is little of the world left to save.