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After a devastating battle that scatters the five Clans, ThunderClan’s loyal deputy Squirrelflight is exiled. Alone she investigates a startling truth: a cat wearing Bramblestar’s face has risen to power, threatening the fragile peace among the clans.
The discovery sets off a chain of events that heightens rivalries and forces Squirrelflight to confront the limits of her loyalty. With another conflict on the horizon, she must find a way to expose the hidden ruler before the warrior code can be broken beyond repair.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Erin Hunter
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