The Burning Bridge

As the Rangers gather the friends of the kingdom in preparation for their ultimate showdown with the wicked warlord Morgarath, Will and his companion Horace are selected to serve as special envoys to the neighboring city of Celtica. But shortly after, the straightforward operation takes a strange turn: the Celticans have vanished, leaving their settlement deserted. It seems that Morgarath's cunning hand has not remained inactive. He intends to ambush the king's army and cause it to be routed. He has managed to get his legions across the once unpassable eastern highlands. Will and Horace are now the sole ones thwarting the dark lord's schemes, with assistance originating from a great distance. In their training, they have shown incredible bravery and talent, but how will they do against actual evil?

This thrilling sequel to The Ruins of Gorlan propels John Flanagan's epic quest forward with more action-packed fights and increased stakes.