Richard and Kahlan are reunited, but soon find they have fallen prey to a tireless hunter. Jennsen's will is seized by dark forces. Richard and Kahlen realize they must stop the threat, and that Richard must face the demons stalking amongst the pillars of creation.
Lord Richard Rahl with his wife, Kahlan, and his newly found half-sister, Jennsen, journey through a barren land. They are tracked by huge birds of prey, harbingers of peril.
One of the legends of auto racing shares his secrets for living a good life and achieving business success, applying his winning formula on the racetrack to the fierce competition and high-speed turns of modern life.