Publisher's Synopsis
A mystical land ruled by evil . . . Few creatures who remember how life used to be . . . And a young girl flung into this magical world of tyranny and oppression.
The magical world of Althord Loch is crumbling . . . at the hands of evil. Fifteen-year-old Mirri is struggling with the guilt of her father's death-until she lands in front of a twisted staircase, in a land of forbidden magic. With the help of an orphaned elf and lonely Loofa, Mirri accepts her fate. Together, these misfits must change the course of this world-or die trying.Walking over rushing waters and battling Fangars are only parts of the danger that lies ahead. Join Mirri on the adventure of a lifetime-an adventure that teaches Mirri it's not how much power you hold-it's how much you believe in yourself.
