Magic and mystery captivate in this fairy tale as an enchantress, Vera, and a sardonic wizard, Manix, rule the Forbidden Forest, using the vines of the forest to capture those who wander into it. However, their secrets become unraveled when an apprentice, Lance, and a nobleman, Terrence, investigate the mysteries of the forest and discover the source of its power. It is up to them to outwit the forces behind the magic and return the forest to its natural state. (This novel has been selected by the Library Journal as a SELFe pick.)