Michelle Sagara

From the eHQ site: Still avoiding magic whenever possible, Private Kaylin Neya relished
investigating a run-of-the-mill theft. Until she found out the
mysterious stolen box had been taken from Elani Street, where the mages
and charlatans mingled, and it was sometimes hard to tell the
difference between the two. And since the box was ancient, without a

From the eHQ site: In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task. So
after defeating a dark evil, Kaylin Neya goes before the Barrani High
Court, where a misspoken word brings sure death. Kaylin's never been
known for her grace or manners, but the High Lord's heir is
suspiciously ill, and Kaylin's healing magic is the only shot at saving

From Amazon:

Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade,
knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered -
and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own
skin....

Cast in SECRET by Michelle Sagara

Bk 3 of The Chronicles of Elantra, Luna Books, Aug 2007

Backcover Synopsis - STOLEN GOODS WERE SO MUCH EASIER...

Backcover Synopsis - NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED....

In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task.  And so, after defeating a dark evil, Haylin must enter a place of deceit and treachery.  A world where silk and jewels hide deadly secrets....

Backcover Synopsis -SOMETHING IS STIRRING AGAIN....

Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her.  Children were being murdered--and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin....