Time is running out. Can Nar and Kale stop the worst pirate of all from seizing the gods' treasure? After an explosive secret threatens to rip Nar and Kale apart, Nar and her fellow pirate recruits must race to stop Vulgan from reaching the Divine Treasure first. Whoever obtains the treasure will achieve world domination. In fact, nothing looks good right now. The pirate king blames them for crimes they didn't commit, but to catch up to Vulgan, they're going to need his help. Nar must entrench herself, and Kale, deeper into the pirate life and leading the pirate king straight to the treasure as well. Nothing can go wrong with that. But Nar's worst struggle comes from within. What's her true nature? Can she only bring pain to others? And is she doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?

Nar may have passed her Test of Bravery, but the danger is just starting. After completing the first half of her pirate training at Islanda Nylar, Nar should be relieved that a dangerous enemy is dead and another is subdued. But of course it's not that simple, for another, even more dangerous foe lives. And Nar's deathly magic just might be the key to the most powerful and dangerous treasure in the world. Whoever gains it will have control over the land and seas. So much for slipping away and controlling her own destiny. Kale's not helping with that decision, either. His mixed signals to Nar are beyond frustrating, and she may not escape without leaving everything and everyone she cares about. If she stays, Nar may have to learn about her own past, which she'd rather leave undiscovered... Can Nar stop the enslavement of the world, and sacrifice everything she holds dear to do it?

Time is running out. Can Nar and Kale stop the worst pirate of all from seizing the gods' treasure? After an explosive secret threatens to rip Nar and Kale apart, Nar and her fellow pirate recruits must race to stop Vulgan from reaching the Divine Treasure first. Whoever obtains the treasure will achieve world domination. In fact, nothing looks good right now. The pirate king blames them for crimes they didn't commit, but to catch up to Vulgan, they're going to need his help. Nar must entrench herself, and Kale, deeper into the pirate life and leading the pirate king straight to the treasure as well. Nothing can go wrong with that. But Nar's worst struggle comes from within. What's her true nature? Can she only bring pain to others? And is she doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?

A craftsman, visionary, and warrior, Shef has risen from slavery to become king of a mighty Viking nation. But his growing kingdom menaces all of Europe, and he has made many powerful enemies. Chief among his enemies are the Knights of the Lance, a fanatical order of soldiers sworn to bring Shef down, no matter what the cost. To defeat Shef, they will go to extraordinary lengths to find the sacred spear of Christ--and resurrect the Holy Roman Empire. Driven by dreams, Shef battles to change the course of history, but even the gods themselves may be plotting against him.... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.