From BILL ALIVE, the celebrated author of TREE MAGIC, comes a spectacular new adventure in a wild fantasy world full of dangerous magic and wondrous secrets...

In the quiet, conquered farming village of Emmas, Roc longs to escape on a quest. As a young man of fifteen summers, the traditions grant him that right.

But no one goes on quests anymore.

Not since the false king Srique made a deal with an army of giants, and used their might to conquer and steal all the kingdom of Haliyna. Srique forbade quests, and festivals, and all the old ways and freedoms.

And he also stole Roc's mother. Stole her and made her his prisoner queen.

Now Roc intends to get her back.

Even though his quest to save his mother will lead him straight to the heart of Srique's evil stronghold...

An exciting, spellbinding journey through a gorgeous, enthralling world, on an adventure full of friendship, heartbreak, and stunning surprises and delights.