'Till the star stone flies, 'Till the dead arise... Derry and his companions, Straw, Cat and Num, begin their perilous journey in True Landovel, very aware they are in enemy terriotory. Secret allies will help them on their way, but the spies and soldiers of King Greville, who holds the land in thrall, are far from being the only dangers they will face. Somehow, the companions must reach the fear-filled Scarlet City, and make contact with the elusive hero, Hant. Only Hant can stand against the looming threat of war and destruction. But where in the teeming city is Hant hiding? Is he even still alive? This is the second volume in a three-part series, originally sold in a boxed set as three separate novels.