Hidden at the crossroads of the world, an ancient race battles to protect humanity, even as it dies from within. Ava Matheson is a photojournalist who's never found a home. She's traveled the world looking for answers, tormented by voices that threaten her sanity, but even in the ancient city of the Istanbul, answers remain elusive. A chance meeting in the Spice Market puts Malachi on her tail. He's reckless--resigned to his fate--but something about Ava catches his interest. While unseen forces circle them, Ava and Malachi search for answers. Whispering voices. Deadly touch. Their passion should be impossible... or it could be the only thing that will keep them alive. THE SCRIBE is the first book in the Irin Chronicles, the contemporary fantasy series by Elizabeth Hunter, author of the Elemental Mysteries. Irin Chronicles THE SCRIBE THE SINGER THE SECRET On a Clear Winter's Night (short story) THE STAFF & THE BLADE THE SILENT (Summer 2017)