Dragonspawn

Some secrets are best left buried.

Desiree Black's foster family welcomed her years ago, but most of the villagers merely tolerate the seventeen-year-old's presence with barely concealed hatred-and fear. Dez herself can't stomach remembering the strange power that rose up inside her and left her brother with a shattered arm. The only peace she finds from others' accusing stares is in the misty swamps surrounding the village. Swamps that have long held mystical secrets.

Secrets that are ready ...