Bastion

She'll keep you up long past your bedtime.' Stephen King SECRETS IN THE HILLS After eluding his kidnappers, Mags returns to Haven with mixed feelings. Though his skills as a Herald trainee are undisputed, he is afraid that his presence will incite mo... Read more

She'll keep you up long past your bedtime.' Stephen King SECRETS IN THE HILLS After eluding his kidnappers, Mags returns to Haven with mixed feelings. Though his skills as a Herald trainee are undisputed, he is afraid that his presence will incite more danger in the heart of Valdemar. The Dean of the Collegia decides that it will be safer to revert to the old ways and have Mags complete his training in the Field. A senior Herald will act as his mentor, and Bear, Lena and Amily will join them for a winter in the wilderness. Seeking safety and answers, the company heads for the Bastion, the hidden spot that had once been the stronghold of the dangerous bandits who imprisoned Mags and his parents. But what they find is not what anyone expected... PRAISE FOR MERCEDES LACKEY 'Feel-good books that wrap you up in a warm embrace and entertain you with deft dialogue and intriguing characters.' SFBook Reviews 'Lackey's storytelling is impossible to resist.' The British Fantasy Society 'An enjoyable and pleasant read... Mags is an appealing protagonist.' RT Book Reviews Less