Against the Council

How far would you go to keep a friend's secret? The highly anticipated sequel to Shadow of the Council continues Zach Baran's journey into the dangers of the ancient Khalyn council.After a near disastrous finish to his last year, Zach's friendship with council member Madison Adonne continues to have consequences as he gets more involved in the Khalyn's covers ups.Helping keep his friend's secret from the very council she serves on isn't as easy as it seems, and may be more dangerous than Zach thought. As his friends, family, and even his own professor warn him to stay away from the young council member, he can't help but feel drawn towards the fiery brunette. Every decision he makes seems to drive a wedge with his friends, but he can't stay away after everything he's been through with her.While training in the art of Sheimon fighting under the master Roderick Carsin, Zach starts to gain confidence in his newfound abilities and watches his own powers grow. Will his new skills help him get through this year in one piece or will it end in total disaster?