An illicit birth. Heirship to two empires. But more: for this child may have power to govern the ships of wonder sent by the Gods.Ships of power.And always there are those who would do anything for power.Even send a demon out of the pit and ruthless armed zealots to chase down a young girl.Shanga-the child of the ships-must stay one step ahead of her pursuers, while her mother Reonlo seeks a way to destroy the demon and their fear once and for all. (This is the first part of the three-volume story 'Seachild.')