The ancient seers are dead, or so everyone believes. But the visions that shape Kyra's dreams and the mysterious Watcher who invades them are more than just a nightmare. Pursued by Morkai assassins, Kyra flees into the Broken Lands, where she hopes to find clues that will reveal her true heritage. Soon Kyra is drawn into a battle between otherworldly powers, and the fight for control of her mind becomes the least of her problems.