title: The Lost Heir
author: Trammell, Cat
description: In her debut novel, Cat Trammell reveals a secret world that exists within our own, concealing an ancient battle between a species of shapeshifters (Changers) and their mortal enemies (the Yazads of Ohrmuzd). The Yazads' massacre of the changers' monarchy two decades ago turned the tides of war in their favor, but one guard escaped, smuggling an infant princess to safety. Now, both sides race to unearth the lost heir who can reunite the changers' society and save them from the religious fanatics hunting them to extinction. But no one knows who she is, not even her... Abandoned as an infant, Jalissa Fireye grew up in the system, ostracized and afraid of people discovering her unusual abilities. With no knowledge of her origins or of changers, she feels no loyalty except to herself and her artwork. But that changes when she meets Phoenix, a man who tears her world apart and sets her blood aflame. Phoenix leads the Dephulax, warriors once sworn to protect the changers' royal family. Embroiled in a constant struggle for survival, they've never stopped searching for their heir. No one is more dedicated than Phoenix, until Jalissa ignites his passion, making him question everything he stands for. As allies and enemies converge on her, Jalissa cannot hide any longer. She and Phoenix must decide whether to fight their destiny or follow it.