War Chief Koracoo and Deputy Gonda of the Standing Stone People have successfully rescued their children, Odion and Tutelo, from the monstrous witch, Gannajero the Crow, but others are still being held captive in Gannajero's camp and Koracoo and Gonda are determined to save them all. In the heart of Gannajero's camp, Wrass, Zateri, and fellow captives must flee their captors, aware they can only trust each other. As Zateri and others escape, Wrass, injured, is abandoned by Gannajero. Helpless, he realizes he's been used as bait, unable to save himself or the others. Kathleen and W. Michael Gear expertly weave a tale of love and bravery amidst the turbulent warfare of the Iroquois nations before the formation of the Iroquois League six centuries ago.