Publisher's Synopsis
A sixteen-year-old boy leaves a path of destruction as an army of thousands cross the vast Frontier in search of a homeland with plentiful food and water... At the same time, disturbing visions regarding a massive invasion disrupt Queen Althea's and Prince Kendrick's sleep. The unexpected arrival of the estranged mystical Uncle Richard elevates Althea's fear-as proof of his abilities are revealed when he foretells of their son's difficult birth. To save his son from a prophesied death, Kendrick and Oscar execute an assassination plot to halt the future invasion of Manshire... As for Althea... Believing Kendrick and Oscar have died, and running out of time, she must make some quick, defensive decisions based on the vague interpretations of a mystic she does not trust; or lend her ear to her children who have occasionally demonstrated gifts for simple but powerful solutions. Will it be new schemes, well thought-out tactics, or her children's direction that will ultimately save Manshire? Or, will Manshire finally fall to an army of thousands?
