Nora Hazard

On Ludus, life is often cheap. With nowhere to go after losing her family, Nora joined an old friend in a street gang and found an unlikely home there. But tragedy is about to befall her — grudges from the distant past and shadowy organizations may take away everything she holds dear, possibly even her life. Survival may require escaping her old life and embarking on a desperate journey. Along the way, she might stumble into both an incredible opportunity and an incredible burden. Her enemies should be warned: Nora was no pushover before discovering her powers.

Nobody likes an escort mission. Unfortunately for Nora, she will be stuck travelling with Jessica, an American gamer, and Christopher, a man with a mysterious past. The former Jackals gang leader must keep the two Terrans alive while heading south for Enheduanna's new, dangerous mission. With no time to prepare and healing from recent wounds, Nora must leave immediately. Despite what some say about her now, she knows she is no hero. But with new weapons and greater orb-Bonded power, surviving her suicidal new quest might be merely improbable — not impossible.

The last three years have not been easy for Nora Hazard, but she has managed to create a new life for herself — mastering her power and growing up during her time as a soldier, even experiencing love. But circumstances will force her to make new choices. Her deal with a powerful demigoddess is coming to an end, bringing new opportunities and dangerous secrets about her painful past. After uncovering a massive plot that directly threatens everything she holds dear, Nora is pushed to her very limits. Wounded in spirit and body, she remains unbroken — and anyone who picks a fight with her may come to regret it, even a dark god.