The Scales of Judgement - by Meredith C Armolt (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In a world where magic is in the minerals and can be wielded, Prince Baxley of Vesperis must try to rescue his betrothed, Princess Adelaide of Aswal. Stolen by an enemy country and being held as collateral, her situation appears dire. His one hope is to capture the thief-Skeleton Key-who is the only rumored person to have successfully broken into the palace of Gleyra, where they believe Adelaide is being held.

Yet Skeleton Key isn't what he expected at all. Baxley will be forced to rely on the thief in ways he never could have imagined. And while he's growing to trust them, do they have their own agenda behind agreeing to help him that will end up stabbing him in the back? Only time will tell and he has no other choice. He's prepared to do anything to get Adelaide back, but will he lose himself in the process? Who will he be on the other side?

The Scales of Judgement is Meredith C. Armolt's debut novel in a thrilling fantasy trilogy. With a unique magical system and twists you won't see coming, you'll be hooked right from the start.