Summary: The evil Ferahgo the Assasin has traveled north, with his son Klitch who is as evil as he is, and has reached Mossflower. Meanwhile at Salamandastron, an extinct volcano from when the earth was young now a fortress for badger lords and hares, lives Urthstripe the Strong and his adopted daughter, Mara. Mara is fed up with living in Salamandastron, and leaves with Pikkle Ffolger the hare and her new "friend" Klitch. From that point on, a sieres of events takes place where Mara's and Pikkle's destinies become intertwined with two Redwallers Samkin and Arula. Many questions arise in this book, such as: Who is the white badger? Why did Martin the Warrior's sword fall from the abbey roof? And, will the inhabitants of Redwall and Salamandastron be able to defeat Ferahgo and Klitch? Read the book, and you will find out.
Personal Notes: Amazing characters, stunning settings and battles! My favorite book of all time and definatly one of the best Redwall books there is!
Rating: On a scale of 1-10, I give this book:
(9) Stars