Callum had worked hard at his training as a Vanguard, but Michael was always better at every skill, and yet this best student hated Callum.
Injured in body, Callum is devastated because he has been inadequate in a moment of challenge.
He had wanted to impress Michael with his boldness as much as he wanted to please Master Theo-but now Michael is dead.
Yet there is no funeral, no post-incident report. As he heals in body, he regrets not knowing enough about the monsters he had faced.
Come along for a lyrical, fast-paced ride in Vanguard's Shadow as a special young boy discovers his inner power. Will preparation, magic, and weaponry be enough when he learns that humans can be more dangerous than monsters?