
This third book in the Ranger's Apprentice series plunges readers into a high-stakes fantasy adventure. Following their capture in the previous book, Will and Princess Evanlyn are taken as slaves to the icebound land of Skandia. While Evanlyn bravely navigates their harsh new reality, Will falls victim to a dangerous drug, 'warmweed.' Simultaneously, Will's mentor, Halt, defies banishment to team up with Horace on a desperate rescue mission, battling corrupt knights and treacherous landscapes. The book explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the devastating effects of addiction, offering a compelling narrative for middle-grade readers.
Chasing the Skandian slave-traders who kidnapped Will and Evanlyn, Ranger Halt and warrior student Horace find themselves in the frozen northern islands, where they battle a ruthless black-clad knight as they attempt to rescue their friends.