Synopsis: From the back cover of the Ace first edition: "It is said the Hidden God bestowed the Siege of Shadows - a golden throne rumored to hold the mystery of life - upon the worshipers of Alberon. Unsolved for countless millennia, this mystery turned scores of brave and invincible men into fools... and took their lives as well. Until now. They are twin siblings of noble descent: Kyle, the young Hart-lord grappling with the expectations of his family. And Kiera, a girl haunted by a dream of Rapture. Born into power and privilege, they are blessed with a vision - a chance to enter the Siege of Shadows and solve its mystery. But will it bring them the rewards they seek? Or will its temptations make them pawns in a grander, deadlier game? A game overseen by the cruel and capricious Hidden God..."