by Erin Hunter
First published 2018
The warrior Clans face their greatest upheaval in generations. SkyClan has returned from exile, but their homecoming brings catastrophe rather than celebration. ShadowClan crumbles under the pressure, abandoning their ancestral territory entirely. Their surviving warriors flee to SkyClan for shelter while Rowanclaw, once a proud leader, renounces the sacred name StarClan bestowed upon him. Some cats welcome this uneasy truce between the remaining Clans. Others sense deeper trouble brewing. StarClan sends warnings of an approaching tempest that will test every warrior's loyalty. Alderheart, Violetshine, and Twigpaw find themselves at the center of the crisis. They must defend not only their own Clanmates and blood relatives, but the entire warrior code that binds all five Clans together. The fragile peace cannot last, and these three young cats hold the key to survival.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: SkyClan, ShadowClan
281 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins