Betrayer of Gilgin

Book excerpt: His allies helped him defend Gilgin against their ancient enemy, but can they be trusted enough to help him win the war? After the battle for Gilgin, Finn finds himself the ruler of the city. When the winter snows melt, news reaches him that the nightmarish race of the Ochloroc is stirring in the North to once again threaten their lands. Meanwhile at home Jorun, the previous ruler of Gilgin who Finn replaced, is raising an army. He claims to be fighting for the good of the city, but Finn hasn't forgotten that the man tried to kill him not even a year ago. Can he trust him now? In desperate need of allies Finn tries to hold the city of Gilgin together to weather the oncoming storm, even as he wonders who he needs to fear more – his enemies or his friends?