Some men are wise. Some men are humble. Some men can see their own hand in the troubles that come their way.Snide Tucker was none of those.What If…Bitter over his lot in life, Tucker sets out to destroy the happiness of those around him. When Grace Webb turns away his affections and Newill Storis refuses to succumb to his attempts at blackmail, Tucker stirs up suspicions over the truth behind the deaths of Miss Vivian and her husband Ben. As a result, Acise must face complications with her pregnancy alone when her life-walker is arrested for their murders. Oh’Dar’s only chance of escaping the hangman’s noose hinges on revealing the truth about their deaths. And the existence of the People.What If…As new life enters Etera, shameful secrets are shaken out of hiding. Secrets that have haunted Adia and Acaraho for decades. It is said the truth will set one free—ah, but at what cost? A sharp-edged blade can save or sever.What will happen when time runs out and destiny lets swing the Blade of Truth?