The Salt-Black Tree: Book Two of the Dead God's Heart Duology

Nat Drozdova is on a quest to find the stolen Dead Gods Heart, but she discovers her true birth and the road to the Heart ends at the Salt-Black Tree. She is pursued by shadows and faces an impossible choice: save her mother's existence or accept the consequences of her own.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Nat Drozdova embarks on a perilous journey across the continent, driven by her quest to retrieve the stolen Dead Gods Heart, the only means to save her mother's life. However, she soon discovers a shocking truth about her own birth and the falsehoods she has been living with. The road to the Heart leads to the Salt-Black Tree, but it comes at a steep price. Nat is relentlessly pursued by shadows that thirst for the blood of new divinity and a ruthless god of thieves. With no one to turn to, she must navigate through a wilderness filled with ancient and mysterious gods, traverse a country as turbulent as its mortal inhabitants, and face an impossible choice. Should she sacrifice her mother's existence to fulfill her destiny, or embrace the consequences of her actions?

The journey takes Nat through a treacherous landscape, where she encounters both benevolent and malevolent deities. She must confront her own doubts and fears as she confronts the truth about her origins and the true nature of the Heart. Along the way, she meets unexpected allies and faces formidable adversaries, testing her resolve and courage to the limit.

As Nat nears the Salt-Black Tree, she realizes that the true test of her character and her sacrifice will be in the final confrontation. She must face the god of thieves and make a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for herself, her mother, and the entire world. The outcome is uncertain, and Nat must prepare herself for the worst.

In the end, Nat emerges stronger and more determined than ever before. She has faced her demons and conquered her fears, and she has learned the true value of sacrifice and selflessness. With the Dead Gods Heart in her possession, she is ready to face any challenge that comes her way, knowing that she has made the right choice and that her mother's life will be saved.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 210 x 137 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250791566