All his life Catlow Creedence has been told that he is different. While other boys his age could indulge in youthful pursuits Catlow was forced to learn "The Way of the Sword". His friends prepared for summer vacations and college boards while Catlow prepared for battle. A battle he doubts will ever take place. His family is heir to an inheritance of blood and steel.They are the unhearlded defenders of mankind. They are warriors of uncommon honor and incredible skill. They are the Brotherhood of the Blade. All Catlow wants to be is an ordinary teenager.yet his father,legendary swordmaker and swordsman Pretlow Creedence has other plans.Pretlow had dedicated his life to the Brotherhood and their sacred covenant . A covenant that strives to save mankind from itself.As events and portents begin to manifest the coming the Judges,Pretlow realizes his son has lost faith in their duty as well as their destiny. As danger begins to encircle them father and son find themselves fight not only their enemies,but each other as well. Author S.A.Cosby weaves a complex tale of honor and duty,of fathers and sons,of love and loss and places the fate of the world balanced on the edge of a sword.