But Elmar offers no refuge.
Political conspiracy spreads through his province's corridors as old secrets surface. And buried within them lie truths about Korm r's own past-truths that could shatter everything he believes about himself, his family, and even about Elmar itself.
Then comes the discovery that changes everything: Cecil Murphy is already on Elmar. As enemies close in and unseen forces set their plots in motion, Korm r must unravel the mysteries of his past, rally his alien companions, and master his growing abilities. Because when the moment comes, the fate of Elmar-and even Earth-may rest on whether Korm r is ready to face his fears and decide the kind of person he wants to be.