Sentinel Flame

Two years have passed since book 2. Hyroc is now 18 and has mastered the use of the Flame Claw. But despite his newfound powers, he is more vulnerable than ever. With the completion of his training, he is no longer protected by a Guardian, and Ursa has long since departed. Nevertheless, his unknown adversary is still out there, and Hyroc remains ignorant of the plot against him. The last two years have only heightened the suspicion and distrust that the villagers of Elswood hold toward him, and some are outright hostile. These behaviors solely focused on him have enveloped Donovan, Elsa, and Curtis. The charity and compassion they had initially received proceeding the spider attack have all but vanished. They are outcasts, living on the razor's edge. Hyroc does what he can to help, but it's not enough. Whether or not they can remain in Elswood weighs heavily on their minds. But even as they struggle to eke out a living in the forest, darkness gathers around them. Keller, The Ministry zealot that hunts Hyroc, has not forgotten about him and has not been idle. Quietly he has moved his pieces into position. It will take every ounce of strength for Hyroc and his friends to survive the coming storm, and everyone may not make it out of this alive.

Hyroc and his friends have no home or allies; they are alone with only the clothes on their backs. A disastrous mishap with a werewolf obliterated what little they had going for them. This sent The Ministry of the Silver Scythe hunting for their heads. And just when safety seemed within their grasp, they were flung into a hostile forest where vicious subterranean plants hunger for their flesh. Fighting their way out of this verdant mess will require grit and determination in spades. But this could be just the beginning of their problems. Even if they somehow survive this nightmare, they have no idea what awaits them outside this death trap. They may simply be trading one lethal threat for another. But it's press on or die. It's as if fate itself strives against them. Can they survive this disaster, or is this where their epic struggle ends?