YA epic fantasy set in the world of Nardva. Seven Gates, locked and warded, stand between life and starvation. As belts are tightened notch by notch, Watcher Retza and Lady Zara seek to find the seal and open the Gate. Meanwhile, Delvina, shapeshifter Zadeki and Danel race to return to the Caverns in time to help their friends. Danger and betrayal stalk the tunnels and shadows grow darker in the deep caverns beneath the mountain...