It's time for a showdown. Pirates vs Skandians. Bring it on, Herons!<br/>With Zavac and his ship, the Raven, well ahead of the Heron, Hal has a huge task ahead of him in finding the pirate - and retrieving the precious artefact Zavac stole from the Skandians. The Heron brotherband must undertake a long and dangerous river journey to hunt their prey. But even if they survive the journey, are they ready to confront Zavac in his lair?<br/>The third book in the New York Times bestselling Brotherband series, from the author of the international phenomenon, Ranger's Apprentice.<br/>