Now he’s in legal jeopardy, and the stakes are much higher.For Mr. He has pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal counts of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to the House of Representatives.Ī summary of the federal charges can be read here. The most serious charge, wire fraud, carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.Representative Santos admitted months ago to “embellishing” his résumé and told British TV host Piers Morgan that he’s a “terrible liar.” But owning up to lies is one thing. The first-term member of Congress – already infamous as a serial fabulist about, apparently, pretty much every facet of his life – was indicted Tuesday and turned himself in Wednesday. James Traficant of Ohio was expelled from Congress after a 10-count felony conviction on charges including racketeering and the filing of false tax returns.Today, it’s Republicans grappling with the alleged criminal behavior of one of their own, Rep. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene-Elias’s former friend and the Empire’s newest Blood Shrike.īound to Marcus's will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own-one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape.and kill them both.In 2002, Democratic Rep. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom.īut dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. Laia is determined to break into Kauf-the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison-to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars' survival. Now, in A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT, Elias and Laia are running for their lives.Īfter the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.

Set in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by ancient Rome, Sabaa Tahir's AN EMBER IN THE ASHES told the story of Laia, a slave fighting for her family, and Elias, a young soldier fighting for his freedom.

“ action-packed, breathlessly paced story.” - Booklist, starred review 'Even higher stakes than its predecessor… thrilling.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review “ Fresh and exciting.Tahir has shown a remarkable talent for penning complex villains.” -A.V. One of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Timeīook two in the New York Times bestselling series

A torch against the night