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When enemy soldiers occupy his village, sixteen-year-old Innuguen must fend off their advances to protect his home. In the midst of his efforts, a terrible power is unleashed that destroys not only the soldiers, but his entire community. Fleeing the ruins of his old life, Innuguen is captured by military forces, who offer him a fresh start in exchange for his compliance with them.
But not all is as it seems--whispers in the shadows tell of a treacherous plot afoot. While under custody, Innuguen is approached with a stunning revelation, one that leaves him questioning his allegiance. Trapped between two warring nations, tangled in a web of deceit, Innuguen must decide whom he can trust... and uncover the truth behind his past.
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