Book 2 in The Moonstone Chronicles When darkness descends and ancient evil awakens, one boy's destiny will determine the fate of an entire realm.Thirteen-year-old Saniel's quiet life shatters when the witches' undead servants attack his village. Marked by his six-fingered hand and bound to a mysterious Moonstone Talisman, he flees across a war-torn landscape with unlikely companions: a noble wolf prince, a clever fox, and a battle-hardened falcon.His desperate quest: reach the legendary Dead Sorcerer before the witches' armies destroy the last sanctuary of uncorrupted magic. But Lady Strala's dark forces are closing in, and the ancient mountain fortress of Aledran is under siege. As the Moonstone reveals visions of a cosmic battle that has raged since the dawn of time, Saniel must unlock powers he barely understands-or watch his world fall to shadow forever.The Guardian of Aledran delivers epic fantasy adventure with unforgettable animal companions.