Jinua, Ontiku, Hylas, and Aketa have finally reached the city of Varse to confront R, the mysterious benefactor of both evil necromancers and dogmatic necro-haters.
But before they can properly investigate, they learn that the crown princess of Varse has been murdered. And that a necromancer is likely involved.
The grief-stricken king and queen are hunting necromancers in their city. Jinua must find the true killer and R's identity before Hylas and Ontiku's necromancy come to life. But as she gets closer to answers, the mysterious and deadly R is springing a trap of their own...
The Slain Princess is the last installment of the Blackwing novella series until 2024.