She was the most beautiful girl at the ball-- and the most dangerous. Ashen of Azure entranced every male in the ballroom, including the prince. She and the prince danced only one song before vanishing from the room. Ashen fled the palace minutes later, leaving behind only one clue: a sword of glass dripping with the blood of the prince.Three weeks later, Ashen and her crew of pirates are at sea again, seeking an amulet whose magical power is less alluring than its resale value. On the way, they find something more valuable, sensitive information that puts the entire magical community at risk. As pirates, they have no responsibility to save the world, but as a sorcerer, Ashen does.Reminiscent of Pirates of the Caribbean, When the Clock Strikes Midnight is a story of family, loyalty, and good old-fashioned sword fights.