As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life-and again face war.Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect humanity from the wraiths' magic. But this time, the light may not be strong enough to stop the darkness.