The Crucible of Control. Agent of The Overlords, #3

On the Edge of Sanity and PowerLarry Nodens has seen the shadows of Dylath-Leen like no other-an inspector hardened by the city's endless mysteries, its lurking horrors, and the cruel whims of the Overlords. But after a harrowing battle with the Cult of the Yellow Sign, Larry finds himself at his lowest: his body battered, his daughter Dani taken by the enigmatic rulers, and his soul weighed down by unanswered questions.
When a summons from the Overlords forces Larry into a series of grueling trials, both psychological and physical, he discovers the fragile boundaries between reality and illusion. As each challenge peels back the layers of his psyche, Larry faces horrifying creatures, unthinkable dilemmas, and truths about himself he'd rather keep buried. Yet, in the heart of this torment lies the key to an unimaginable revelation-and an even greater test of loyalty.
Promoted to Commissar, Larry now holds power he never sought, offering him both a pathway to truth and a dangerous tightrope above the abyss. Beneath the Overlords' shadow and amidst whispers of rebellion, he must tread carefully, balancing duty, resistance, and the aching drive to reunite his fractured family.