Ebony, a necromancer and a sanguine, has spent her life being distrusted for her blood magic. Even in the magic-driven city of Jianyi, sanguineus isn’t welcome. However, Brand, Master of the Guild of Necromancers, seems willing to give her a chance, and even if it means giving up her sanguineus, Ebony plans to take it.Brand, though, has something of a personal interest in Ebony’s blood magic. The gods of Jianyi have long been absent, but he’s found a way to bring them back, and he needs a sanguine to do it.As Ebony seeks a way to stop him, she’ll come up against necromancers and demons, find allies in assassins and illusionists, and confront not just Brand, but the buried history of her own magic − and the power it could bring.Filled with magic and action, intrigue and adventure, SANGUINE is a stand-alone fantasy novel, suitable for readers aged 14 and above.