The second book in the fantasy trilogy Daoine Maithe - an exciting fantasy adventure by Dan O'Sullivan. Relentlessly pursued after escaping from Nyinaku, Kelian, son of the King of Alkira rushes to the Dwellings, home of the Guardians (Daoine Maithe), where they hear news that Kelian's town has been attacked and the King has disappeared. Kelian returns to Castle, learning that the attack is not related to his recent venture into Nyinaku, the land of the Fallen, but contrived by ancient enemies of the Guardians; a flesh hungry race known as Nailmarni. The Nailmarni lay siege to the city, forcing those trapped to furtively evacuate. Kelian flees into bush land. He instructs his friend Dale to continue on to Emerald, but on arrival, Dale finds this city is also under threat. Kelian and Dale fight to take control of the escalating horror befalling their citizens, but their actions have terrible consequences. The second fantasy book of the Daoine Maithe fantasy trilogy, a fantasy science fiction adventure series sure to be a best seller.