This novella by three celebrated authors in the science fiction genre is defined between the events from the Legacy of Heorot-which Tom Clancy called “outstanding”-and Beowulf’s Children.

The oldest children of the settlers on Avalon are actually in their later teens and want independence using their parents and guardians. And they specifically don’t want them around for the initiation ceremony held on Black Ship Isle for younger kids just achieving their teens. However when previously unknown creatures make their deadly appearance, things go horribly wrong.