The fragments of the Sacred Gem of Truth had been scattered across the kingdoms. But when the realm is on the brink of war, the high wizard sends his companions on a quest to retrieve it. If put together, the sacred gem reveals the liars among them, and can use it to start a war.

But with their powers growing, it becomes clear that they may not survive.

Michelle Mackenzie is the writer and author of the published novel, The Dark Queen series (Book 1): The Storm Within. Encouraged by the sucess of her book, she is continuing to her career as a thriller and suspense writer.