Anything, no matter how powerful, is a toy in the hand of a child.
When a child carries something of great value there will be those who want to take it from her.
Ariana only wanted to keep the Black Sphere but now her world has erupted in war. At thirteen years old she must face the consequences of her decisions. Will she remain an unconcerned child or will she accept responsibility for events and begin her journey to adulthood?
Ariana flees the marauding forces of Lord Thotmes with her companions in the hopes of destroying the Sphere. Joined by young Aydon she flees first to the Maw and then into the Great Salt Fen but the forces arrayed against her are relentless in their pursuit.
Complicating matters is the dark shadow Tenebrous who has his own agenda, as does the Mistress of the Abyss.
The Black Sphere is a story about growing up but Ariana is not the only one who must choose. Not everyone will survive.
