num_pages: 435
description: The ancient land of irinn is mired in war. Ciara Princess of Mide has never known a time when irinns kingdoms were not battling for power or Northmen were not plundering their shores. The people of Mide have thankfully always been safe because of Ciaras unearthly ability to control her enemies minds and actions. But lately a mysterious crow has been appearing to Ciara whispering warnings of an even darker threat. Although her clansmen dismiss her visions as pagan nonsense Ciara fears this coming evil will destroy not just irinn but the entire world. Then the crow leads Ciara to Leif a young Northman leader. Leif should be Ciaras enemy but when Ciara discovers that he too shares her prophetic visions she knows hes something more. Leif is mounting an impressive army and with Ciaras strength in battle the two might have a chance to save their world. With evil rising around them theyll do what it takes to defend the land they loveeven if it means making the greatest sacrifice of all.
language: English
title: Beyond a Darkened Shore
publisher: HarperTeen