The First and Last — Mark Johnson

To defend her god's life, she must unite a fortress. Before it's too late.As newly-installed First Custodian, only Terese Saarg has the power to protect her god from the Darkness's infection. But in a land where the Custodians are long forgotten, none trust her. When HopeWall's leaders ignore her dire warnings, Terese must take everyone's defence into her own hands.Paan has resisted his uncontrollable ability for years, fearing he may accidentally kill more innocents. But if he doesn't learn to harness and control the turbulent power that ruined his life and killed those he loved, HopeWall is doomed.Following her destructive battle with the Night Princess, Terese prepares for the Darkness's next assault as the fortress of HopeWall changes beyond recognition. When demonic saboteurs and etheric observers intrude, Terese and Paan must create and conceal her greatest gamble yet: A defence strategy unused for thousands of years.If Terese can't pull HopeWall's competing people together, Polis Sumad will die.The First And Last is the fourth book in Mark Johnson's six-part epic FireWall series. If you like fantasy mysteries with political intrigue, you'll love The First and Last.Praise for Mark Johnson's FireWall series:Imbued with ancient secrets and unspeakable evil, Mark Johnson's FireWall is a world-building tour de force from an exciting new voice in epic fantasy. - SJV winner Lee Murray, 'Into the Mist'.Dark intrigue with twists and turns that I didn't see coming. - Award-winning author Eileen Mueller, 'Riders of Fire'.