The shadows hide a secret.With Maren bound to the ferryman's boat by a powerful enchantment, and magic all but gone, Eldwin must find another way to free her.Beneath the Terranese school lies a possible answer, but a sinister creature lies in wait - one that even a dragon is no match for.Escaping alive isn't the only problem. A wicked man is gathering strength using the dead, and he has his vengeful gaze set on Katori.Getting magic back isn't an option now... it's a necessity.