First published 2003
Karigan G'ladheon is a Green Rider, a magical messenger to the king. But when the legendary First Rider's ghost appears, compelling her to re-enter the service, Karigan finds herself in a world of deadly danger. With the messenger service depleted, can she reach through the veils of time to get help from the First Rider herself—and stop an ancient evil from destroying the kingdom?
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, magic
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Kingdom
Period: Ancient
596 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Daw Books