For four strangers, what started as an exciting journey takes a deadly turn.A mist creeping down from the north brings hidden terrors.And they might be the only ones who can stop the evil threatening to smother New Caledonia.Jakob Kestrel fled his home under a shadow of suspicion, taking with him an ancient relic. The Territories were supposed to be his chance for a better life. Now he's on the run again, and the slavers will be the least of his worries when he encounters the monsters in the Murk.Still on their way to the Territories, Bryen and Aislinn begin to lose hope for their new beginning. Attacked by sea dragons, they have no choice but to seek refuge in the Jagged Islands, where a deadly menace awaits.Talia Carlomin took to the seas to avenge her father's death by challenging the pirates terrorizing the coast of New Caledonia. In her quest, she encounters creatures made of nightmares. Her burning desire? Learning how to kill them.Can they unravel the sinister plot that's in play before the dark mist covers the Territories?Find out how fate will tie them together in this second book of the new epic fantasy by bestselling author Peter Wacht.The Tales of the Territories are part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit

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