Douglas Hulick - Sworn in Steel (Tales of the Kin 2, epub)[j_ray]

It's been three months since Drothe killed a legend, burned down a portion of the
imperial capital, and found himself unexpectedly elevated into the ranks of the criminal
elite. As the newest Gray Prince in the underworld, he's not only gained friends, but
also rivals - and some of them aren't bothered by his newfound title. A prince's blood,
as the saying goes, flows just as red as a beggar's.

So when another Gray Prince is murdered and all signs point to Drothe as the hand
behind the knife, he knows it's his blood that's in danger of being spilled. As
former allies turn their backs and dark rumors begin to circulate, Drothe is
approached by a man who says he can make everything right again. All he wants in
exchange is a single favor.

Now Drothe finds himself traveling to the Despotate of Djan, the empire's long-standing
enemy, to search for the friend he betrayed - and the only person who can get him out
of this mess. But the grains of sand are running out fast, and even if Drothe can
find his friend, he may not be able to persuade him to help in time...

Title: Sworn in Steel
Series: Tales of the Kin
Author: Douglas Hulick
Published: May 6, 2014, by Roc
Language: English
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN-10: 0451464478
ISBN-13: 978-0451464477
Length: 432 pages