Saving the world from feuding gods made Ludik miss his wedding once before, so nothing will keep him from marrying his beloved this time…Except maybe a dead body.
The accidental death of a trespasser could break the peace between the shapeshifting kindreds of Darrendra. In a mad race to keep a misguided witness from sowing deadly rumors, Ludik must follow the trail through hostile territory and turn a fierce wolf into an ally.
But another death may shatter their fragile accord, and even with the help of his outkindred friends-a gilled translator, a fire mage, and the winged messenger of the Gods-Ludik might not be able to prevent war or escape his own execution.
Danger lurks among the trees, and even if he solves the clues, the cost might break his heart.
