For decades the evil lord Morgrath has stayed behind the mountains keeping the kingdom of Araluen safe. On a special trip, Will and his friend Horace, an apprentice knight journey to a nearby village and discover that all the villagers have either been killed or taken prisoner.  Could it be that Morgrath has finally found a way to get his troops over the supposedly impassible mountains? Read The Burning Bridge to find out if he has found a way and if he will be able to be stopped.