"Ace fantasy"--Spine.

For many years, the city of Colossae was a haven of magical study. As generations of wizards pushed the limits of their abilities, an evil entity was unleashed that could only be contained by the sacrifice of their city. From the ashes Colossae, the Travellers emerged ? roaming the world to ensure that the stalker would remain imprisoned forever... Seraph is a Raven mage and among the last of the Travellers. Unwelcoming among those who fear magic, the wizard clans have been decimated by the very people they?ve sworn to protect. But Seraph is spared a similar fate by the ex-soldier Tier ? and together they build a life where she is no longer burdened by her people?s responsibility. But now Tier is missing ? or dead ? and Seraph?s reprieve from her duty is over. Using her magic to discover her husband?s fate, Seraph realizes the Stalker?s prison is weakening ? and only she can fulfil her ancestors? oath to protect humanity from destruction...