The Veil of Shadow

For fans of clever rogues, slow-burn romance, and high-stakes fantasy intrigue.

Dexter Falk is back in Tallesin, nursing regrets and waiting for Sylvaris to send him another impossible job. When a wealthy trader’s priceless porcelain shipment vanishes and his fiercely independent daughter Catherine rides north alone to find it, Falk takes the case.

His winter trek across the snow-choked passes leads to Lenoa and Dropan, where the legendary Veil of Shadow hides a conspiracy of piracy, rogue adepts, and temple corruption. Rescuing the sharp-witted, sword-wielding Catherine from a criminal lord’s clutches, Falk forges an alliance that ignites into fierce passion. Together they hunt the missing ships, unravel sailor superstition, and face down bandits and betrayals along storm-lashed coasts.

But justice carries a steep price—and the god of thieves always demands his cut. Award-winning author John Spearman delivers another sweeping tale of gods, greed, and gritty adventure—where a silver tongue and a sharp blade are the only things standing between survival and oblivion.

One missing ship. One defiant daughter. One god who loves a good chase.

Ready to sail with Falk?