‘ Tahir spins a captivating heart-pounding fantasy’ Us Weekly The sequel to the explosive New York Times bestselling debut AN EMBER IN THE ASHES that’s captivated readers worldwide A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT takes readers into the heart of the Empire as Laia & Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia’s brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison Hunted by Empire soldiers manipulated by the Commandant & haunted by their pasts Laia & Elias must outfox their enemies & confront the treacherousness of their own hearts In the city of Serra Helene Aquilla finds herself bound to the will of the Empire’s twisted new leader Marcus When her loyalty is questioned Helene finds herself taking on a mission to prove herself&8213;a mission that might destroy her instead