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Will, once a loyal Ranger, is shattered by a senseless tragedy and fixates on punishing those responsible. The threat of abandoning the Ranger Corps looms as he spirals toward a ruthless path. Halt, his mentor, proposes a solution: Will must accept an apprentice.
Choosing a reluctant student proves difficult, but a routine mission uncovers a shocking web of crime that Compels Will to confront his priorities. Will must decide whether to pursue his quest for revenge or to channel his skills into saving innocent lives. The story explores themes of loyalty, mentorship, and the moral dilemmas faced by those bound to duty.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Flanagan
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