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Can one man be the salvation of two nations?

Gabriel is a thinker, a healer, a dreamer. His past haunts him, and his future is intertwined with ancient prophecies. He is a son of the Navoran Empire, yet his soul can only find peace with the wild Shinali people on the outshirts of the city. He can interpret the dreams of the Empress and heal the wounded of her city, but as sinister forces take control fo the empire, Gabriel's destiny may be far greater than he can possibly imagine.

Sherryl Jordan has crafted a powerful fantasy novel about a young man destined to become the link between two warring cultures.


What happens when the one man destined to unite two warring cultures is the only one they both have reason to mistrust?


  • A Prophetic Destiny: An ancient prophecy foretells that Gabriel is the key to peace. But destiny is a heavy burden for a young man haunted by a terrible secret from his past.
  • Clash of Cultures: Torn between the rigid Navoran Empire he was born into and the wild, free Shinali people his soul yearns for, Gabriel must choose a side—or create a new path.
  • A Gifted Healer: With the power to interpret the Empress’s dreams and heal the sick, Gabriel’s gifts make him a powerful asset. They also make him a target for the sinister forces taking control of the city.
  • Forbidden Love: He finds an undeniable connection with Ashila, a young Shinali healer. But in a world on the brink of war, their bond could be the one thing that saves their people—or ensures their destruction.

About the author(s)

Sherryl Jordan is the author of several critically acclaimed and award-winning books, including The Hunting of the Last Dragon, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; The Raging Quiet, a School Library Journal Best Book and an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults; Wolf-Woman, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; Winter of Fire, an ALA/YALSA Recommended Book for the Reluctant Reader and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; and The Juniper Game, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age. She is also the author of Secret Sacrament, the prequel to Time of the Eagle and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She lives in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Reviews

“A powerful story of the influence of good over evil, love over hate, and the potential impact of one person.” - Booklist (starred review)

“Jordan’s fantasy creates enough drama to keep readers glued to their seats. The plot’s twists and turns will keep readers hooked.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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