Moiraine, Lan, Nynaeve, Egwene, Perrin, and Mat find themselves more alone than ever.

The Two Rivers youths forge new relationships, while Lan tries to mend an old one.

Chaos erupts within the White Tower as our heroes beocme targets of a new evil.

Egwene learns Rand's dark secret. Perrin stages a daring rescue. Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat, and Min hunt the Black Ajah.