<p>The spring thaw has come . . . </p><p><br></p><p>And murder is in the air.</p><p><br></p><p>Connor doesn't even know he and Ivor are walking rage-murder time bombs with implanted directives from the evil queen.</p><p><br></p><p>Good thing the only other thing they have to worry about is how to survive the looming war against the indestructible Queen Dreokt. Despite a winter of frantic research development and training fueled by bucketloads of thinking food they're no closer to figuring out a winning strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>Even if they can overcome the kill directive without all dying they're out of time.</p><p><br></p><p>Skirmishes battles and unprecedented destruction sweep the continent as Connor and his team lead an international coalition against the queen united against tyranny and bound by ties of food diplomacy.</p><p><br></p><p>But deeper truths lead to unexpected discoveries that shake the foundation of their understanding of magic and the final threshold. </p><p> </p><p> Their greatest hope might prove their worst nightmare.</p>