Blidge Vaughan began as a veterinarian for unicorns, werewolves, gyrphons and centaurs, as a human - and humane - inhabitant of a beautiful parallel world full of magical creatures and good magic. Now she has become almost a goddess of the Crossroads, powerful and merciful, and everyone could count on to her aid, entering under the shadow of the Sign of Healing. But the forces of Evil are beginning a new campaign against Good, and it seems that Bij Vaughan will again and again have to risk his life in the fight against the warriors of Darkness, who use both magic and sword in order to bring a nightmare of carnage to the Crossroads. In the hands of a brave woman is the healing of the Crossroads...