David and Charlotte did their duty. They visited another kingdom, fought the Dragon King, took the magic key to the tunnels of the magicians and found the heir to the throne of Khirz. Time to go home. There's just a problem - the powerful crystals that activate the tunnels were stolen... and David's parents mysteriously disappeared with them. Looks like the journey to Havendale will be delayed... Eric Hamden, an unlikely squire, survived his wounds, rescued King Heerz from the dragon's lair and faced a heartbreaking betrayal that nearly killed him. Still reeling from the news, Eric thinks about a rescue mission and finds himself locked in with David and Charlotte. But salvation comes suddenly, and they find themselves in David's homeland of Havendale...With secrets, lies and betrayals at every turn, David, Charlotte and Eric soon learn that Havendale is not the refuge they expected. Even their best plans did not prepare them for such danger. And this time magic will not save them. War has been declared, and in the final battle, someone must make a sacrifice. Let the battle begin...