Michael Solari, a boy of sixteen, is the heir to the Raval Kingdom. After his father's untimely death, Michael finds himself under increasing pressure to choose a wife and ascend the throne-both of which he feels unprepared for. Making matters worse, dark forces are at work in the kingdom and lands beyond-forces that wish to dispose of Michael and take his crown for themselves. After an attempt on his life, Michael is left in a state of paranoia and...