In spite of the news about his father, Taeral has no choice but to push forward with the mission and retrieve the second piece of Death's scythe: the blade. But the Soul Crusher, the blade's reaper guardian, has a plan to protect it--one that will test the team's friendship in a way nothing has done before. Meanwhile, back in The Shade, Derek and Sofia are heading up a task of their own. One just as vital and, if Brendel finds out, likely even more dangerous... Return to the journey in the thrilling sixth book of Season 9. Buy now. *Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*