Springtime has returned to Nereth, and a sense of hope continues to spread throughout the land. The people remain industrious and content as their fears of Raelin fade into distant memory. Back at her farm, Edlyn has nearly completed the restoration of her childhood home. When the time comes for her to meet again with the Council of Nereth, Maddock surprises Edlyn by arriving at her farm to accompany her to the capitol. Their happy reunion is cut short, however, by the alarming news that many of Nereth’s teenagers have suddenly disappeared. As the council members hurriedly convene in the capitol, they discover that the situation is even worse than they feared: Raelin has returned and is plotting her final attack to regain control of the land. Now Edlyn, Maddock, and their stalwart friends must lead the last fight against Raelin to stop the ghost queen from taking control of Nereth forever.
A thrilling, clean* historical fantasy adventure written for teens and advanced tween readers!
*no sex, swearing, drug or alcohol use by the protagonist(s), or harm to animals
“Absorbing. The author again effectually combined meticulous details with an intricate plot. Filled with a character -driven story enhanced with tense, intrigue, the reader will be captivated. Loved Yorith. Loved the clever banter with him. Meanwhile, drawing closure for the series, it is carefully articulated with finesse. Loved the last chapters which concluded with a savvy ending. Engrossing. I recommend this for adults, pre-adolescents and adolescents who will find it a joy to read. Moreover, I have given it to all categories from twelve to eighty. My teacher friends particularly enjoyed it. All recipients gave it a solid five stars.” -Patti
“Loved the ending. Fabulous last chapter, indeed. Resolution of all characters’ lives was meticulous. Loved the intense plot with good versus evil.” -P. Sargent.
