Condragon knows their potential and wants them stopped. But can five young upstarts from Haven's Hold match his awesome power and defeat his brutal forces?

Crafted from the mountains of Barranda by Azar's disciple Mo Demz to train young men and women to protect his creation, Haven's Hold soon proves a challenge for Azar's young Chosen--especially the feisty and rebellios Jenda.

When the five discover that one of Condragon's disciples is already spreading his evil throughout the land, they realize they must act quickly. But Zorad has plans of his own. And they do not include allowing the young Chosen to find their talismans and hone their powers to a degree greater than his own. Can he stop the five young upstarts? . . . and can they survive in a hostile land where danger lurks behind every stone?

"The boulder moved and writhed--it was alive! Dark red ooze formed a pool under it. The other boulders transformed into hideous beings. A mix of grotesque flesh and rocks, the long-limbed demons, red flamed eyes glistening in the dark, moved to attack the Chosen."