Cryptal's Champion

Ellen's made promises and she's determined to keep them. But her brother's going mad and the island's falling apart – literally.

Winter blizzards and deep snow trap everyone on the island of Si'Empra. It's a time of renewal and danger. The extent of what winter has unleashed doesn't become clear to Ellen till she's released from her winter retreat. An earthquake has buried her friends, her brother steps up his efforts to destroy Crystal Makers and Cryptals, and the Lianthem is profiting from her brother's madness. Battles break out between rival factions pushing everyone to the brink of disaster.

In book two of the Songs of Si'Empra series, Ellen confronts the consequences of hasty promises. When confronted by the stark realityof leadership, she must decide, one and for all, who she is.

***** "Fast-paced and immediate ... chock full of action and intrigue" (Book Excellence)

***** "Verbeek returns with this poignant and engrossing second installment in the Songs of Si'Empra series as her adolescent protagonist fights for her people while struggling with inner demons" (OnlineBookClub)