The second book in the mythical Watchers series Following the momentous events of THE MEETING OF THE WATERS, a time of order has settled over the island of Innisfail. But Eber, King of the Gaedhals of the South, has his mind set on war with his brother Eremon. Yet amidst this brewing conflict, another, more dangerous, threat looms. The Watchers, Isleen and Lochie, are determined to break the enchantment that has bound their spirits to the earth for countless generations. With the increasing danger, the Brehon judge Dalan enlists the help of Sorcha, a Druid-woman, and Brocan, King of the Fir-Bolg, to capture the Watchers and save his beloved homeland. The events that follow will pass into legend, and Innisfail and its people will never be the same again.