First in the Night-Threads series featuring a warrior, a shapshifter, and a sorceress who journey into an alternate world to fight a battle not their own. A duke dies and his evil brother usurps his throne. Who do you call? In master world builder Ru Emerson's spellbinding Night‑Threads fantasy series, the rightful heir summons a warrior, a shape‑shifter, and a sorceress from Earth. But not just anywhere on Earth—California! And if you do not think this trio has what it takes to harness the power of Night‑Threads, you do not know your Marina Del Rey from your Santa Rosa. The problem is, they are afraid to use their powers. These three have been chosen to fight in a dangerous battle of unbelievable magic—a magic they must believe in . . . or die. Do not miss the entire Night‑Threads series: The Calling of the Three , The Two in Hiding , One Land, One Duke , The Craft of Light , The Art of the Sword , and The Science of Power.