A princess and her eclectic companions must split up to continue their quest to collect 13 mythical treasures in this epic-fantasy sequel. The Questers must disguise their identities in order to travel to the far reaches of the Thirteen Kingdoms. Even a divinely inspired quest may require some of the group to give their lives to restore peace. Death's Dark Shadows is Book III of the Hallowed Treasures Saga by the author of Redemption .