Six years have passed since Claire discovered her unique ancestry and special gifts. Now, her once simple life grows ever-more complicated. An opportunity to escape for the summer reveals itself by way of an archaeological dig in Scotland. Claire jumps at the chance and gets more than artifacts and evidence of a past society. The ancient world of her ancestors opens to her and she finds her self facing an ancient darkness. Can she prevail and protect the sacred lands of the Guardians or will this be her final battle?