by Erin Hunter
First published 2025
The Dark Tail rogues have been defeated. SkyClan has returned after many moons of separation to help the lake Clans drive out the invaders. But victory brings new problems. Some warriors question whether SkyClan deserves territory by the lake. Missing ShadowClan cats remain unaccounted for, and their Clanmates fear the worst. Violet Paw carries the heaviest burden of all. The spirit of Needle Tail visits her repeatedly, filling the young cat with crushing guilt over her friend's death. The ghost seems desperate to communicate something important. Meanwhile, the ancestors have prophesied about a mysterious cat whose identity remains hidden. Violet Paw must decode Needle Tail's message and discover whether it connects to the prophecy. The fate of all the Clans may depend on understanding what the dead are trying to tell the living.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, ghost
Setting: SkyClan, Lake Clans
Period: many moons
432 pages · Paperback · Nowa Baśń
Content warnings: death