Magic and danger clash in the start of a riveting new fantasy series that spans gansters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas by the New York Times bestselling author of the Illuminae Files and Aurora Cycle.

When Selly's father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter on land while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arm ...