Forbidden places are forbidden for a reason. Nature sets her boundaries wisely and with purpose, but for an impetuous young princeling, precious little is off-limits and boundaries become invitations instead of barriers. But placid waters often conceal roiling currents beneath, a torrent just waiting to sweep you away into a world out of your control and understanding.

So it is that chance pulls young Jo into a world larger than he ever knew existed, but the hidden place he discovers - and the enigmatic creature that lives there - hold more secrets than he could have ever imagined. Soon Jo finds himself pulled into a confrontation with forces more powerful than he could possibly comprehend - and with himself. With no clear way forward and no way back, questions haunt the young prince. Will he find the strength to do what he must? Will he ever find a way home?

In his first novel, Bobby Chandler spins a beautiful and spellbinding tale of adventure, mystery, and magic that explores the nature of trust, friendship, courage, and moral choice. In a world where nothing is as it seems, Jo finds the line between good and evil a tenuous thread that so often eludes the needle eye of simple understanding. Come along for a captivating journey that reminds us that sometimes the most profound mysteries lie within the human heart.