The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone Several years have passed since the apprentice and his master Will and Halt first met and Will is finally a fullfledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems sleepyboring evenuntil Lord Syron master of a castle far in the north is struck down by a mysterious illness. Joined by his friend Alyss Will is suddenly thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure investigating fears of sorcery and trying to determine who is loyal to Lord Syron. As Will battles growing hysteria traitors and most of all time Alyss is taken hostage and Will is forced to make a desperate choice between his mission and his friend. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings T.H. Whites The Sword in the Stone Christopher Paolinis Eragon series and George R. R. Martins Game of ThronesA Song of Ice and Fire series. show more