Almark’s first year at the Norkh Institute behind him, he looks forward to a Summer vacation cultivating his magic and spending time with friends—until a confusing letter from Wendy arrives, canceling Morgan and Almark’s highly-anticipated visit to the Baherb estate. But Almark and Morgan won’t give up when they think a friend is in trouble, and their courage is about to lead them straight to Wendy’s home, where a political struggle with deadly consequences is afoot...