Since time began, the Grakhul - immortal servants of the gods - have taken human sacrifices to keep the world in balance and the gods appeased. When the choose the family of warrior Brogan McTyre, everything changes. Brogan begins the toughest battle of his life to free his family from their terrible fate. But when you challenge the gods, you challenge the very fabric of society. Declared an outcast, Brogan and his kin are hunted like criminals - but nothing will stand in his way.A brave warrior risks a battle with the gods to save his family in this and "gripping, horrific, and unique and " grimdark fantasy (Seanan McGuire, New York Times-bestselling author)