The kingdom of Outremer is on the brink of war once more. The Sharai tribes have regrouped in their stronghold at Rhabat, to await the coming of the Ghost Walker, long-promised deliverer of their people.
The Ghost Walker has indeed returned, but not to the Sharai. Marron is a former Ransomer from Outremer who does not yet fully understand what he has become. One thing is certain: whoever controls the Ghost Walker controls the future of Outremer. But Marron has a will of his own ...