One fateful mistake changed the course of Talar's life. It cost him his mother, his sight, and his freedom. He swore never to return to Loden, but Shara changed that. Now he finds himself entangled in the very existence he fled from, hounded by the Nazarien, stalked by Erram, and trapped by the Lord of Loden. More pressing is his struggle with his own demons. He can no longer control his power and no one seems able to help him...except perhaps the Stravad. Wanting to save his marriage and himself, he pleads with Shara to go with him to Temeron, but Erram is waiting. Once he swore he would never become a pawn in his father's history, but prophecies are not meant to be ignored. Talar knows he will eventually have to face what he fears most, but does he have the strength his father lacked or will the battle destroy him? Continue the adventure with the fourth installment in the World of Samar series.