Imagine Power Over Time. Imagine Power Over Death. But What Is Required In return? Life? On the bloodied and scarred shoulders of thirteen-year-old Cletis Dungarvan rests the fate of the entire world. yet only those closest to the boy-Traveler realize this. Now torn from his parents and left pailfully alone to bring to pass the fulfillment of the second prophecy, Cletis is hurled headlong into a realm of massive beasts; beings alive, yet dead, yet alive; and gloriously enchanting Tree. In this ancient world, Cletis is compelled to comprehend more deeply his true identity - not only as a Traveler and Changeling, but as a Breathcaster and Guardian, as well. Yet at what price?