A god will return when the earth and sky converge under the black sun.
In the holy city of Tova, the winter solstice marks a time of celebration—except this year, it coincides with a solar eclipse, a celestial event feared to disrupt the world’s balance.
On a ship bound for Tova, Captain Xiala, a Teek with the power to calm seas and minds, carries a mysterious passenger. Serapio, a blind and scarred young man, seems harmless enough. But Xiala knows that those who appear harmless often hide the darkest secrets.
As their journey draws them closer to Tova and the eclipse, Xiala realizes Serapio may be more than he seems. When the sun darkens, will he be the city’s salvation—or its destruction?
