Wolves at her heels and the breath of her enemy hot on her neck, the brave young Keya opens a portal between two worlds and escapes into modern-day America. She is charged with finding the great warrior who can save her people: a warrior who carries a cursed sword of incredible power. She is strong and pure of heart, a warrior in her own right – but this is a quest she cannot complete without help.
Keya is saved and taken in by Orren and his niece Julie, who redefine the concept of a dysfunctional family. Despite their spats and quarrels, Keya begins to feel at home for the first time in her life … while remaining painfully aware that she cannot stay despite the deep attachments she is forming, for her destiny must be fulfilled.
With the courage of a soldier and the heart of an innocent child, Keya gradually enlists those around her in her cause … but will the fierce and stony Orren stand against her? Follow an unforgettable heroine through this vivid story of friendship, loyalty, and tragedy culminating in a massive battle in which evil must conquer evil so that good may prevail.