Scorpion Mountain is the fifth book in the Brotherband series from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice King Duncan of Araluen has an urgent mission for Hal & the Heron Brotherband One assassination attempt on Princess Cassandra was foiled But the killers won't be satisfied until they have fulfilled their honour-bound duty The Herons along with Ranger Gilan set off for Arrida There they must track the cult of killers across the desert & infiltrate the cult's mountain lair to find their leader
- & stop him But the giant assassin isn't the only threat they will face There is a seaside battle looming & the Herons are called upon to help an old friend of Araluen in his fight Trapped in an unfamiliar land their forces split between searing hot land & treacherous seas can the Herons complete their mission
- before the killers find their royal target? Perfect for fans of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings TH White's The Sword in the Stone Christopher Paolini's Eragon series & Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series