Trials of the Gods' Hands

True to his promise, Priest Samson has done everything in his power to help Kaiyu Tana, a young miracle adopted by his temple and revered by half the Areas. But though a powerful mind reader and a stronger friend, Samson’s powers have never been more limited. Sick from his gifts, many believe Kai is deranged, and the government has stepped in. One court justice now bears the burden to decide: is Kai Gods-chosen, dangerously unsound or a fraud?

Almost certain to be hospitalised or placed in the care of his clever, violent father, Kai unravels, Samson helpless as their hopes fade. Then he’s given a chance. The chance to do for Kai all he’s ever hoped. To bear his burden as Kai strives one last time to convince the court of his blessing and sanity before his fate is sealed. Though his suffering may be futile, dragged deep into realms of darkness with which the peaceful priest could never hope to contend, Samson never hesitates. Samson is, always, Samson.

Set in the Four Free Areas, a technologically advanced world where Gods watch from rivers and fantastical arts are practiced by wizards and priests, Trials of the Gods’ Hands is the fifth instalment of the story cycle Treading Twisted Lines with Darren, Maddi, and Kai.