Perhaps it is best to leave the dead buried.
Edward always pays his debts and upholds his promises, even if the most powerful wishes he did not. After all, no good can come from delving into an old murder.
But when he starts digging, he finds that murder is but the tip of the iceberg. Traps, pitfalls, and obstacles litter Edward’s path, and each discovery points toward another layer of a wizard’s cunning plan.
His allies can help little. His enemies haven’t forgotten his deeds. And his sword can’t strike a hidden foe. Can he find what magic and history hides before it is Edward’s neck the killer’s hands seek?