In the two years since its takeover of Ober-newtyn, the secret Misfit community flourishes.
Protected in their remote mountain keep from the prying eyes of the Council, the Misfits live in safety, working together to develop their extraordinary mind powers.
But now the Council is becoming suspicious - and discovery of Obernewtyn and its inhabitants means death. Only Elspeth, with her courage, her special gifts, and her allies, can hope to resist the forces of destruction.
So much is at stake ...and time is running out.