Random House Children's Books
Heroes of Havensong: The Fifth Mage
Heroes of Havensong: The Fifth Mage
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Follow the threads of the Fates to the captivating conclusion of this timeless fantasy series about four unlikely heroes bound together to save their world—and magic itself.
Wren, River, Blue, and Shenli have been struggling to face what the Fates have in store for them ever since learning they are the heroes foretold to save their world. Now Haven is on the brink of war, and the stakes are higher than ever.
River's new mage powers are as out of control as her grief, endangering anyone who comes near her unless she can learn to master her abilities. Shenli must finally confront the impossible decision over the fate of the Lost Ones, as a battle wages between his head and his heart. Finally returning home, Blue, with Wren at his side, sets out to open the closed minds of the people of Gerbera to gain their assistance before it's too late.
When destiny, duty, and danger clash, it’s hard to know if you’re on the right path, especially if it’s one you never chose in the first place. And as the four friends strive to live up to their prophesied roles, none of them know that there is someone out there who believes her sole purpose is to stop the heroes…whatever it takes.
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