<p>A dark threat grows, a man prepares for war.</p><p></p><p>Evan Hornblood has been confronted by his past and lived to tell of it, but he finds that the burden he takes up is heavier than he anticipated. Now dozens of lives hang in the balance, dependent on him for survival, and if he fails - thousands more.</p><p>His closest adviser gone, his dearest friend and mentor dead, he must lead alone. But this burden comes with a price, will it cost him everything?</p><p></p><p>Sam Freeman hides from his past, working to atone for the sins of his youth. Once again he finds himself duty bound to the sword when his heart aches to build, but a glimmer of hope and the hint of new love keep him going.</p><p></p><p>With a storm brewing on the horizon the defenders of Hornblood Castle must band together and find the will to survived. However, dangers and dark forces want to claim more than just their lands.</p><p></p><p>This enemy marches to claim their very lives.</p>