Three years of strife have passed since Kale and Bardon freed Paladins knights. Now, fiery dragons scorch their beautiful countryside as an evil husband-and-wife wizard duo battle one another for supremacy. The people of Amara just want to be left alone, hoping the conflict with disappear. But Paladin is dying, and Bardon and Kalenow marriedmust accept fateful assignments if their land is to survive. Will their efforts turn the tide against their adversaries?They face a deadly threatand a challenging choice.Kales responsibility is to find, hatch, and train an army of dragons, and she tackles the daunting taskuntil she is shocked by a betrayal. As the Amaran countrymen seek escape, she must search for her husband, family, and friends while organizing an underground movement to weaken the enemy. But when the end draws near, Kale must choose between two dismal destinies.Prepare to experience breathtaking adventure and mind-blowing fantasy as never before in this stunning addition to Donita K. Pauls popular Dragon Keepers fantasy series.From the Trade Paperback edition.