Dragon Rider - Book 2 of the Prophecy of the Kings

Vastra has dealt a cruel blow to the very men that befriended him, but even he cannot predict the outcome of his betrayal. Armies threaten Thrace and an alliance must be forged, but Trosgarth has been busy and which nations can be trusted is in doubt. Friend is set against friend while the enemy, no one believes existed, quietly awaits the outcome. The Prophecy predicts a king will save them, but for many years monarchs have been assassinated so few, if any, remain. In a cold summer, after years of famine, war will finally be joined. People will turn to the Prophecy for salvation. Demons will be summoned and fear will haunt Thrace; its people will be isolated, their moral shattered. Hope will come, but is it a fool's hope...?