Jake's journey home is put on hold as he sets out to rescue his best friend. Kidnapped by the mechanical man, Grob, for his master, Jennifer's life is in peril, from both the journey and the madman at the end.The tracker, Rom, leads Sister Faye, Hans, and Jake in pursuit, and Jake learns more about his Talent and his new world. Magical creatures abound in the places humans fear to go, and swords and arrows are not always enough to protect one's self...