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Sophie Foster finds herself back in the glittering world of the Lost Cities, only to discover it has changed—harsh winds of war now brush against her beloved home, and the sinister Neverseen are wreaking havoc. The line between friend and foe blurs, leaving Sophie uncertain who to trust. When she learns her closest companions may soon become victims, she realizes action is needed. A mysterious symbol surfaces, potentially holding the key to stopping the Neverseen’s new Initiative and preventing them from gaining ultimate control. As clues pull her deeper into the city’s underbelly, Sophie faces the looming threat of the Neverseen and the ominous plans of the Black Swan.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Shannon Messenger
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