In the Kingdom of Tyrris, the ancient legend of the Five Daggers has haunted the royal bloodline for centuries. Forged by the gods themselves, the daggers are said to hold the power to either save the world or bring it to ruin. Four have been lost to time, their whereabouts unknown, but the fifth is the most coveted and most feared-a dagger capable of bending time itself.

Caden Armitage, a skilled thief with a mysterious past, never believed the tales. That is, until he stumbles upon a clue that leads him to the hidden dagger. Now, with the eyes of kingdoms and dark forces upon him, Caden must decide whether to keep the dagger for himself, or fulfill his destiny as the one who can reunite the legendary weapons to either destroy or protect the world.

But Caden is not the only one who seeks the Fifth Dagger. A secretive order known as the Shadowborne is hunting him, determined to claim its power for their own purposes-bringing darkness and chaos in their wake. To survive, Caden must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with ancient prophecies, treacherous allies, and a rising war that could tear the kingdom apart.

As he uncovers the true nature of the Fifth Dagger, Caden realizes that his own fate is inexplicably tied to its power. To wield the dagger is to risk everything-his life, his humanity, and his soul. And with time running out, Caden must make a choice: to trust in the power of the dagger, or to destroy it before it consumes him and the world around him.