Eight 5: The Saint of Water

The hunt begins immediately.

In the wake of Old Baxteiyel, Eight and Fala pursue a fleeing spy, only to discover hints of a Maltran conspiracy threatening all they know and love, called Project Birthright.

One spy leads to another, and Eight and Fala must take on new identities as they follow the trail through the deep wilderness and into enemy territory. Their target is a heavily fortified stronghold, far beyond the reach of allies or rescue. Sabotage is the goal, yet survival isn’t guaranteed.

Along the way, Eight, Fala, Yuki, and even the Deer God must reckon with what it means to be silvered. New powers awaken—deadly and strange—and every choice they make has the potential to reshape them in ways they can’t take back.

To protect what they love, each will have to decide what they're willing to become.

This is the final chapter in Eight’s story. It’s a tale of espionage and wilderness survival, of faith and transformation, and of a man who was never meant to be a hero but became one anyway.

Eight 5: The Saint of Water will publish on Monday, February 23, 2026. Pre-orders are currently available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited, and an audiobook version is coming in 2026.