The Aralan Chronicles

It's been nine months since Zaravor nearly took over Aralan. When Everest's aunt, Callista, shows up at her birthday unexpectedly, Everest realizes it's time to move. Now Everest and her friends are on a quest to retrieve the Crystal Scepter, a mysterious artifact hidden deep within the Atlas Mountains. Meanwhile, Soren begins his reign as king, learning to lead, exposing enemies, and bringing peace to all. Adventure leaps off the page, and secrets lurk behind each corner in the second book of the Aralan Chronicles, an adventure like no other.