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An epic new adventure begins in Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series!

For the first time, all five warrior Clans have settled into their true homes in the territory around the lake. But when a shockingly harsh leaf-bare season descends on the forest, a new darkness begins to spread—a shadow that threatens a beloved Clan leader, the cats’ connection with their ancestors in StarClan, and the very warrior code they live by.

Packed with action and intrigue, the beginning of this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world. And dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover the new adventures that unfold after the events of A Vision of Shadows.


When StarClan falls silent, who can the Clans trust?


  • A Lost Connection to StarClan: The warrior ancestors have gone silent, leaving the five Clans isolated and blind just as a harsh winter descends.
  • A Dangerous Prophecy: A young medicine cat apprentice, Shadowpaw, is haunted by visions of a darkness that could corrupt the warrior code itself.
  • New Heroes Rise: Follow the next generation of warriors, including the apprentice Rootpaw, as they navigate a world where the old rules may no longer be enough to save them.
  • Five Clans at the Brink: After the events of A Vision of Shadows, all five warrior Clans face a crisis of faith and survival that will test them like never before.

About the author(s)

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, Bravelands, Bamboo Kingdom, and Renegades series. Erin lives in the UK.

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