About the book: 2012 / These places have a bad reputation for good reason. Once every thirteen years, clouds gather, the darkest night comes, and a witch’s fire flares up over the old conflagration, where not a single blade of grass will ever rise. This night always requires a sacrifice. This time, a bitter fate awaits Xanka, a fragile girl endowed with extraordinary abilities. Dan vowed to himself to protect Xanka, even if he had to face forces far superior to human ones..