Second Edition Fate brought Will Shepard to the isolated town of his ancestors where he's thrust into a life and death struggle with a legendary creature known as the Beast. With help from his sister, two new friends, and a kindly mentor, Will must unlock the secrets in Macon Hollow's sordid past to find the key to protect its future... before it's too late In Book 1 of the Guardian Stones Trilogy, Will Shepard's journey to the mysterious Guardian Stone sets him on a collision course with an ancient prophecy, powerful adversaries, and his own inner demons. Can he find the strength to stop the Beast and save the world?