NEW EDITION Yul stands at the threshold between life & death. Poisoned at the festival of the dead his life now hangs by a thread. More than his own will to survive its his fellow Stonewylders who must save him. But will they when Magus has done so much to undermine Yul & turn the people against him? Yet there are cracks in Magus following. When he confesses a secret that shocks the community the Stonewylde folk begin to understand his true nature. Magus spiral into obsession & darkness continues his kindness & charm now vanished. The cruelty that lies beneath is becoming clear.. .as is the deadly web of deceit & betrayal in which Yul & Sylvie are trapped. The Winter Solstice approaches & Yul & Sylvie refuse to give up hope. But Sylvie is unaware of Magus real plans for her & shes horrified when he finally shows his h&. Can this really be why she was brought to Stonewylde? As the final conflict draws near how can she avoid Magus trap? Yul will need all his strength & all his supporters if he is to make a stand & put an end to what Magus has started. As the darkness draws in around them the wise woman on the hill makes a chilling prophecy. There is no escape & no compromise when death comes knocking: five will die at Stonewylde. The only question is who.. .