is a dark, character-driven epic fantasy novel by Michael Michel , serving as the first book in his Dreams of Dust and Steel trilogy. Released in early 2023, the book is frequently compared to grimdark classics like A Song of Ice and Fire and The First Law for its morally grey characters and visceral themes of regret and trauma. Plot Summary and Perspectives

The narrative follows four primary "Points of View" (POVs) in a world teetering on the edge of war and supernatural collapse: Review: The Price of Power (Book #1) by Michael Michel