Publisher's Synopsis
Two years have passed since the Hour of Darkness plagued the lands of the Renzai, their capital city devastated by a deathly illness. But Raden has proven to his people why he is the chosen Candidate of Prophecy Rock, his leadership and guidance bringing them back from the brink of utter annihilation. Today, the Renzai live and thrive, but the winds of war are ever-changing, their road back to normalcy suddenly derailed when Raden's sister is kidnapped. He will stop at nothing to save her, but will he make it in time? It's a race against the clock as Raden delves deep into the darkest of lands and beyond to rescue his family, ultimately leading him down a path towards an unforgettable and terrible choice.
King Aric rules over the kingdom of Vicedonia with a mighty fist, his greatest ambitions finally fulfilled, but heavy is the burden of wearing the crown. His war council remains divided in their support, Aric's every decision questioned and scrutinized. Family loyalties pull at him: his father murdered, his brother imprisoned, and the object of his desire abandoning him. Aric struggles within, wondering if his kingship was worth the sacrifices. As an ancient power continues to grow inside of him, guiding him along, Aric gradually loses himself to the darkness. With his kingdom fracturing under his rule, what else will Aric surrender to maintain his crown? This next installment of the Prophecy Rock Series takes you deeper into the raging war between the Renzai and the Vicedonians and further reveals secrets and mysteries surrounding the mystical forces behind our two would-be Candidates. Who is the true savior and who is the pretender?