Darkness falls upon the Idrudelian countryside as Nocazur crosses the border with his army of soldiers. The news of Nocazur's army reaches the ears of the Idrudelian forces, pushing them to train their soldiers in preparation for the coming war. With Benjamin and Juniper working under the sovereign, Kole and Harper search for allies. They find missing clans, tribes, and colonies in their search, sending forces back to the kingdom and increasing the size and power of the Idrudelian army.Shay Casper's The Soldier continues the suspense of The Witch series while the looming threat of battle grows to the promise of destruction.