She’s under a sword’s control. He’s crushed by the past. Together, they’ll fight for a new kind of freedom… Driven to the brink of madness, Noraya “Nora” Smith is chained to the Living Blade, body and soul. Unable to restrain its fury, Nora watches the enchanted sword use her to wreak havoc across the land. Before the blade devours her whole, Nora must find and rescue her twin brother from the dark realm within… The once-proud warrior Master Telen Diaz reels from the loss of his sword arm and his past of painful abuse. After taking refuge on a magical island, the half-wight uncovers the truth of his heritage. But will the help of the bloodwitches and mermaids allow him to understand his feelings for Nora? Alone, Nora and Diaz are powerless against the dark Prophetess. Together, they may just have a chance to restore balance to the world… Mother of Slag is the powerful third and final book in The Living Blade dark fantasy series. If you like magical mysteries, fiery romance, and fantastical details, then you’ll love Timandra Whitecastle’s gritty fairytale.