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In the city of Veridia, words aren't just communication—they're reality. Inscribed by the Ink Guild, they power technology, inspire devotion, and can even inflict excruciating pain. But beneath this meticulously crafted world, whispers of rebellion stir, fueled by forbidden texts and the seductive power of unsanctioned words.
When a renowned calligrapher of illicit poetry is found flayed, his skin a grotesque palimpsest etched with a chilling prophecy, scribe-detective Jessica Saunders is thrust into a simmering conflict. Partnered with the enigmatic Archivist Joseph David, a man haunted by Veridia’s lost literary heritage, Jessica must unravel the cryptic verses and expose the truth behind the Ink Guild’s iron grip.
Their investigation leads them into a clandestine world of outlawed words and hidden libraries, where they encounter Gabriela Holmes, a charismatic revolutionary who believes the legendary Whispering Codex holds the key to freedom. But Gabriela’s fervor masks a dangerous agenda, and Jessica must decide where her loyalties lie.
As they delve deeper, Jessica and Joseph uncover a network of coded messages woven into the city’s architecture, leading them to a forgotten crypt beneath the Grand Scriptorium. Within its depths, they discover fragments of the Codex, radiating an unsettling power. The Guild isn’t just censoring forbidden knowledge; they are actively suppressing its magic, a magic they believe could unravel Veridia itself.
With each new discovery, the stakes escalate. Silas Vance, a high-ranking Guild member and grieving father of a second flayed victim, becomes increasingly suspicious, his grief twisting into a chilling determination to protect the Guild’s secrets at any cost. Jessica, meanwhile, is haunted by vivid dreams and cryptic symbols, echoing a hidden legacy she never knew. A single, aged page hidden in her grandmother’s desk reveals a startling truth: Jessica isn't just investigating a series of murders; she is unraveling the secrets of her own identity, a revelation that could cost her everything.
Caught between the Guild’s tightening control and Gabriela’s desperate rebellion, Jessica must embrace her connection to the Codex and confront a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power. The climax arrives during the Guild’s annual Calligraphy Festival, a grand spectacle of sanctioned script and controlled narratives. Gabriela plans a daring act of defiance, unleashing unsanctioned words to expose the Guild’s hypocrisy. Jessica, caught in the crossfire, must choose a side.
In a breathtaking battle of words, sanctioned script clashes with forbidden knowledge, order battles chaos, and the fate of Veridia hangs in the balance. Jessica, armed with the knowledge of her heritage and the truth of the Guild’s conspiracy, must make a choice that will not only determine her own destiny but reshape the very fabric of her world.
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E-bok: 14 november 2024
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