Every four years, five hundred young warriors from across the globe disappear into one of seven secret monasteries.Only one will claim the title of Grand Master and the power of the Seven Stones to end all wars forever.Oskar Gross never sought glory, but his hidden potential made him a star. When an ancient Octagram Helm awakens terrifying forces inside him, he is summoned to Skyshire, a hidden Himalayan temple where the strongest students on the planet master the dormant powers of spirit and body.Here every victory has a price.Here love is the deadliest rebellion.Here the final enemy may be the one closest to your heart.Oskar came to stop the ancient beings who spread chaos across Earth... and beyond. But the path to supreme power demands unbearable betrayal.Awaken... or fade.Epic fantasy of secret orders, forbidden power, and universe-shaking twists.Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, The Alchemyst, and His Dark Materials.Step into the Tournament of Candidates. Become the Grand Master of Skyshire or return to ordinary "matrix" life.