"In Kyrkarta, magic, known as maz, was once a freely available natural resource--until an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and turning maz into a commodity that's tightly regulated . . . and outrageously expensive. . . Which is why Diz and her three best friends run a highly lucrative, very illegal maz siphoning gig on the side. Their latest job is supposed to be their last heist ever. Until they turn up a new strain of maz, more powerful than any they've seen before. And way more valuable. But when their plan for one last score blows up in their faces. . . they find themselves trying to unravel a conspiracy at the very center of the spellplague--and possibly save the world. No pressure"--Provided by publisher.