The prize for winning the race around the world is almost within reach. But sometimes the biggest danger can lie close to home.<br/><br/>Quinn, Ash, Zain and the crew of the Libertas are racing against the clock to get back to Verdania before the King's deadline. Will they make it in time? Will Quinn complete the first map of the whole world? Will Zain bring back enough treasure to satisfy the King? Will they win the race to the end of the world?<br/>Or will their enemies stop them from getting back at all?<br/><br/>For fans of international bestseller John Flanagan's RANGER'S APPRENTICE series and Rick Riordan's PERCY JACKSON books.