Publisher's Summary This is the way the world ends, for the last time. The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun - once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger - has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request. But if Essun does what he asks, it would seal the fate of the Stillness forever. Far away, her daughter Nassun is growing in power - and her choices will break the world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. ©2016 N.K. Jemisin (P)2016 Hachette Audio