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Bracing for a final clash with the evil warlord Morgarath, the Rangers rally the kingdomÕs allies, and Will is chosen, along with his friend Horace, as special envoys to nearby Celtica. But the simple mission soon takes an unsettling turn Ð the Celticans have disappeared, their town abandoned. The scheming hand of Morgarath, it seems, has been far from idle. He has found a way to bring his legions over the once impassible eastern mountains and is planning to ambush the kingÕs army in a rout. Now with help many miles away, Will and Horace are the only ones standing in the way of the dark lordÕs plans.They have shown great skill and courage in their training, but how will they fare in the face of true evil?

Perfect for fans of J.R.R. TolkienÕs Lord of the Rings, T.H. WhiteÕs The Sword in the Stone, Christopher PaoliniÕs Eragon series, and George R. R. MartinÕs Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.

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