Catalia Fisa lives disguised as a soothsayer in a travelling circus. She is an exceptionally powerful Magoi - known as the Kingmaker - who can divine lies. But she has no interest in using her powers - or in being used for them. An ambitious warlord from the magic-deprived south, Griffin, is intent on bringing peace to his newly conquered realm. When he discovers Cat is the Kingmaker, he abducts her - then does everything he can to coax her to help his people willingly ... An award-winning fantasy debut for fans of Laini Taylor.