Helena has come far from the day she became custodian of Abernathy's, the world's only living oracle. Now, she faces her greatest challenge yet: the oracle's prediction that it, and she, will end.

As monstrous invaders strike city after city, leaving death and destruction behind, the Wardens scramble to defend humanity. Weakened by infighting, they turn to Abernathy's for guidance and strength. But the oracle's cryptic guidance may no longer be enough.

With time running out, and her allies falling one after another, Helena faces the terrifying possibility that saving the world will mean her death.

Melissa McShane is the author of the novels of Tremontane, beginning with SERVANT OF THE CROWN, the Extraordinaries series beginning with BURNING BRIGHT, the Last Oracle series beginning with THE BOOK OF SECRETS, and COMPANY OF STRANGERS, first in the series of the same title. She lives in Utah with her husband, four children, one niece, and three very needy cats. She wrote reviews and critical essays for many years before turning to fiction, which is much more fun than anyone ought to be allowed to have.