The King's Sun: The Brass Machine: Book One (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781732140622)

Exiled by his own father, Prince Kitsune has one chance to reclaim his throne: assassinate the heir of a rival kingdom. A son who wields fiery powers.

Kitsune dreamed of commanding armies, not surviving as a banished outcast. He's desperate to please the king and earn back his birthright-to prove his worth through blood.

Beyond the palace walls, Kitsune navigates a treacherous world of mercenaries and political betrayal. His only ally is Myobu, an enigmatic traveler with secrets as dark as his eyes. Together, they uncover the ancient powers of the Yokai-spirits with unfathomable magic.

And Kitsune discovers he possesses these gifts too.

As the two men journey deeper into danger, unexpected emotions complicate their bond. The Yokai magic surging through Kitsune grows stronger each day, a force capable of obliterating kingdoms. To complete his mission and win his father's approval, he must master these powers.

But can he control the darkness within before it consumes everything he holds dear?