Book excerpt: The Kendrick family’s reign continues—but the Moonshae's era of peace is threatened by unseen forces Restored to his throne, a crippled King Tristan Kendrick must confront the fearful costs of his rescue from the Coral Kingdom. His younger daughter, Deirdre, suffers tragically from the curse of an evil god, while Alicia faces a decision that will chart the destiny of the kingdom. At the same time, near the heart of Gwynneth, a new evil stirs . . . An army of trolls and giants wage war against the Ffolk villages, manipulating a magical artifact to suit their violent whims. Now, it is up to Moonshae’s royal defenders, their allies, and their Goddess to put an end to the scourge before the God of the Firbolgs can be resurrected—and the Isles torn down.