The third book in the Tanarian Chronicles The Tanarian nation has its back against the wall as the wolves close in for the kill. Under siege they hold out with their hopes invested in a trusted few. Athene, a young woman with a special gift holds the answer, unfortunately everyone in the seat of power knows this and she is faced with a dangerous choice - release her friends or unleash a greater danger into the world. The lines of good and evil are forgotten in their fight for survival and the magicians of the world play a dangerous game of manipulation. Yet there is always hope.