While the re-formed Skyclan thrives under Leafstar's leadership, she is leery of a stranger who lurks near their territory and fears he may be dangerous.
"As a young warrior, Talltail's life is marred by a tragedy that fills his heart with bitterness. He sets off on a dangerous path in search of revenge--far outside the bounds of the warrior code"--
"Yellowfang is a loyal ShadowClan cat through and through--but she is haunted by a dark secret from her past that could threaten the future of the warrior Clans"--
Sent on a journey that could change the fate of all of the warrior clans, Hawking, deputy of SkyClan, must find the kin of Firestar, the cat who once brought their clan back from obscurity.