A hazardous journey, foretold.A secret identity, discovered.An ancient weapon, reinvented.Yellow Bird, Tiqui shaman and chief, is adamant. The alta girl she has grown to love can no longer stay in Reed Valley. Her visions have shown her glimpses of Deanna's possible futures, and they all involve a long, harrowing journey that she must make with Yellow Bird's eldest son Ghost Dog by her side. If the two don't go, the future of all humanity on Nuetierra will be in jeopardy.Meanwhile, back in Nue Bayona, after wrestling with doubts over his decision to join Faustin's street rebellion, Zander stumbles upon a secret about the enigmatic rebel leader that just might get him killed.And, Lourdessa's war machine is finished but it requires a test, one which will clearly exhibit its destructive power to all who oppose her. The target is chosen, and many will perish in flames unless one man's daring plan can stop the machine before it ever leaves its...

Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best First Book (Fiction), this riveting novel tells of a young, orphaned woman who is scorned by society for her mixed human and elven blood. She discovers that she possesses a mysterious magical power and when she travels to Elven lands in search of answers, she discovers a shocking truth about her identity that will have epic consequences for an entire nation.

Jelena has found acceptance and love amongst the elves, but war, a sweeping pestilence, and the death of her beloved leave her desolate. Unaware Ashinji still lives, she seeks comfort in the arms of a young soldier determined to marry her. Knowing Jelena's life is in peril, Ashinji continues his desperate trek homeward. Racing against time, and chased by murderous slave hunters, he and his companions are out-matched until Ashinji breaks the bonds preventing him from tapping his own extraordinary magical power. The award winning Griffin's Daughter Trilogy concludes this epic tale of love's triumph over evil. As the world teeters on the brink of destruction, Jelena and Ashinji face their fates and discover Griffin's Destiny.

Jelena Preseren has finally found love and happiness with her new husband Ashinji Sakehera and his family, but her peaceful life is about to be turned upside down. Far to the south, the Soldaran Empire prepares for war against the elves and in the icy north, the arcane power of the Nameless One continues to grow… Set against a backdrop of impending war, shocking betrayals, and uneasy alliances, Griffin's Shadow is a story of courage and enduring love in the face of adversity.