An international New York Times bestseller for many years, translated into 29 languages! Will's adventures continue in the third book in the series. Kidnapped after a fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are sent to Scandia aboard a formidable longship. Holt, who vowed to save Will, is willing to do anything to keep his promise. He defies the king and goes into exile. Together with his friend Horace, Holt hurries to Scandia. Many obstacles await them on the way to their goal, but Horace is a skilled warrior. Word of his supernatural skill would soon spread for miles around. But will the friends make it in time to save Will and Evanlyn? For fans of the books "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit", "The Sword in the Stone", "The Witcher's Apprentice" and "The Wizard's First Rule".