“You don’t think the Mimics killed them?”įear for Jake and her missing brothers had been pressing down on Astraea like a lead weight. “Do you think Jake is with my brothers?” Astraea asked as her keen eyes watched the jungle. It was obvious-the deadly Mimics were fighting back. Their arrival was always brutal and was happening more often. It was the Shadow Titans controlled by the Mimics that proved to be the most dangerous. There had been several more attacks, but now that the Titans had security patrols carrying slingshots with rocks covered in snake venom that killed the invaders, the Mimics were quickly driven back. Since arriving on Xanadu and clearing the temple of the shape-shifting Mimics, everyone was on edge. The beauty of Xanadu was missed as they stood watch. The moment Belis became aware of the deadly Mimics, his scales would turn from colorful stripes to black.Īround them the trees were filled with cheerful birdcalls, but they found no joy in the songs. Every few minutes, Astraea would look at him. The massive snake Belis was beside Astraea, his tongue dipping in and out of his mouth as he tasted the air for Mimics.
So far, their shift had been uneventful, but things could change in an instant.
It was their turn to keep watch for any new Mimic attacks. They were standing on the edge of the jungle just outside the Temple of Arious. “ZEPHYR, I’M SCARED,” ASTRAEA SAID softly. But it will take more than one unlikely ally to save their friends-not to mention the universe-and defeat the Mimics for good. Seeking out the serpent that almost killed them seems like a terrible idea. So they come up with a plan to capture the one thing more terrifying than their enemy-the giant snake Lergo. To do that, they’ll need to even the odds of seven friends versus an entire planet. While Jupiter is focused on returning to Titus, Astraea knows their only hope is to take the fight to the Mimic home world and stop the Mimic queen herself.
Driven from their home and facing a constant stream of new attacks, Astraea, Zephyr, Pegasus, and Tryn are struggling just to survive another day against Mimics who can kill with a touch and take the shape of any friend or family member. Their friends are determined to rescue them before it’s too late, though that’s easier said than done. Jake, Nesso, and Emily have been captured by the Mimics. Astraea, Zephyr, Pegasus, and Tryn turn to an old enemy to save them from a desperate situation in this third book in a new series from bestselling Pegasus author Kate O’Hearn, who masterfully blends mystery and mythology together.
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