*****I love McCaffrey, Lackey, and, now, Nilson for the worlds they create so well! I want to visit Adalta and ride a karda and practice earth, water, and air talent! *****I am so in love with this series of books. *****…another great adventure from the planet of Adalta. These flying magical horses…are like nothing I have ever read about. Born with powerful Talent in all three elements, a childhood tragedy blocks Tessa's powers, destroying her dream of being a healer. When Kishar, the hawk headed flying Karda, chooses her to be a hunter, she fears she will never recover her powers. But the Circles of Disorder are spreading, and Tessa must learn to kill the terrible creatures they spawn. Galen never felt responsible for anything before, never cared. Handsome, arrogant, but now burn scarred and guilt ridden about smuggling hi-tech weapons to the low-tech Adalta, Galen is overcome by a puzzling sense of responsibility to the planet. And on top of that, he develops frightening powers - powers to control plant life, to manipulate rocks and soil. Can this be real? Now, to fulfill an ancient prophesy, Tessa and Galen join the Karda to fight the minions of the newly awakened Itza Larrak, who threatens all life on Adalta. *****A wonderful blend of science and fantasy. You will love the heros and hate the bad guys. *****Don't miss this one…antagonist Readen is not simply evil but complex, and the Itza Larrack is truly horrific. *****Couldn't put down. Loved loved loved *****Sometimes you are just chosen.