In a world where alves and humans coexist in a fragile peace, tensions simmer beneath the surface. Humans envy the alves’ longevity, grace, and beauty, while the alves see humans as reckless destroyers of nature. Amidst this backdrop, Xak Stellar, born of an alven mother and a human father, stands as a unique bridge between the two races. Or he would, if he didn’t hide his heritage from his human friends. The truth? Xak is the only known human-alvish child to survive full term and be birthed alive, and by all rights, half of him should hate the other half. Xak’s life takes a thrilling turn when he escapes from slavers and embarks on a perilous journey. From battling entranced ogres and carnivorous fauna to confronting evil dukes with dark allies, Xak’s adventures are nothing short of epic. His quest leads him to dragon-infested Fire Island, where he must save the only witness who can clear his name with the king. And that’s all before the hundred-page climax of this huge novel.