Book 2 in The Redemption of Wist series. When Wist and Aviti land in the northern continent of Pyrite, still pursuing Tilden, a black sun arrives in the sky, threatening the land and the Sun itself. They find Pyrite engulfed in war and are quickly separated. Aviti is captured and enslaved by the invading Intoli. They have swept down from the North seeking something they call the Arkasona. Meanwhile Wist befriends the native Giants. Then he learns that Tilden, his brother and ancient enemy has infiltrated the Intoli and that he will use Aviti and her abilities to destroy this world and secure...

Nikka the Cerni Dwarf, assassin and sell-sword (from the Redemption of Wist series) is imprisoned for decades far below his home by the ruthless Volni. When his only companion dies, he can take no more and much reach the surface or die in the attempt. But how can he when surrounded by his captors and lost miles below ground? Will he ever see the sunrise again or will he be trapped forever?

This book considers the role played by co-operative agriculture as a critical economic model which, in Australia, helped build public capital, drive economic development and impact political arrangements.