How did Tawnyclaw become one of the most respected RiverClan warriors, and what obstacles did he face along the way? As an apprentice, young Tawnypaw has high hopes for his life in RiverClan. With his brother Stormpaw at his side, the two are unstoppable. But Tawnypaw must soon learn that life in the Clans can be full of tragedy and loss. As a warrior, Tawnyclaw struggles to deal with it all, and it might be too much to bear. And now he faces an unobtainable love, and it threatens to tear his heart in two. Tawnyclaw has to decide if he should risk it all or keep his feelings secret. After all, it's just another loss, right?

A moon after Minnowpaw failed to return from her journey to Highstones, RiverClan has accepted that she is dead. Life is continuing in the forest as the Clans prepare for leaf-bare, but unknown threats begin to loom on the horizon. Between a mysterious omen and border troubles, no one knows what will happen next. In the midst of it all, newly named warrior Redblaze struggles in the wake of Minnowpaw's curse. He still mourns for Flamepelt, and he blames Minnowpaw for the deaths that plagued his Clan. As the days drag on, the wedge between Redblaze and his Clanmates grows deeper, and it starts to seem like he is beyond help. Will he be able to bounce back from his darkness, or will it consume and destroy him?