Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promiseaeven defy his King. Expelled from the Rangers he has served so loyally, Halt is joined by Willas friend Horace as he travels toward Skandia. On their way, they are challenged constantly by freelance knightsabut Horace knows a thing or two about combat. Soon he begins to attract the attention of knights and warlords for miles around with his uncanny skill. Even so, will they be in time to rescue Will from a horrific life of slavery? The smash hit series continues with another heart stopping adventure.