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Born into a world where eye color determines magical ability, Spectra Elim ax’Tenebris is bound to serve the Cynod, an influential, militaristic organization whose recruits must Pair with one another to unlock their powers. But Elim is much more interested in the freedoms of commoneyes, and would gladly exchange his elite status for a quiet life of independence and solitude.

During a routine mission he is drawn to the signal of a would-be Pair and discovers Iah, a prickly recluse who has inexplicably evaded mandatory recruitment. After she does the impossible and wields a spectral power un-Paired, Elim seizes his chance – desperate to break free of the Cynod’s iron grip, he convinces her of a temporary partnership and they flee.

On the run, they become entangled with Soren Entorial, a charismatic spymaster who is investigating a slew of kidnappings that seem linked to Iah’s cryptic dreams. Determined to confront her demons and discover the truth behind her rule-breaking magic, Iah ignores Elim’s warnings and agrees to aid Soren in his search for the missing commoneyes.

But her burgeoning powers attract more than just agents of the Cynod – an unseen threat lurks patiently behind the murky veil of Iah’s past. The Wound must be repaired, and The Stranded will not be denied.