The first book in the Amane of Teravinea series. When a hero emerges in the Kingdom of Teravinea, he often rises from the ranks of the dragon riders. In the past, only one female has fit the profile. Until now ... Fifteen-year-old Amane finds herself witness to the hatching of a dragon egg. The painful linking rite creates a bond between the two that cannot be broken. She and her dragon, Eshshah, become the only dragon and rider in a kingdom that once abounded with the beautiful creatures and their riders. Amane and Eshshah are thrown into a conflict that they do not yet understand. One thing is for certain - the fate of the kingdom rests upon their shoulders..."