John Houghton

Three children, Sophie, Josh, and Andrew find something very mysterious about an archway in their local park: It seems to have their own names inscribed on it....

Oswain's sister, Princess Alena, runs away from home wearing the Star Stone. She has no idea of its immense value or importance....

Surin's mighty army is preparing for war. Zarbid, his chief sorcerer, has given the king his long-awaited opportunity to take vengeance on the south. Oswain and his kingdom will be destroyed....

Joshua, Sophie, and Andrew are transported once more into Oswain's world of Caris Meriac for this the fourth dramatic adventure of their young lives....

Trees are being destroyed by monsters. A giant highway scars the land as Feldrog's mighty army advances on the Great Forest of Alamore. Oswain has disappeared, and the forest folk are in rebellion as old enemies reappear....