Scarred by a brutal past, she has sworn to help those in need.



As one of the Hundred, Yvonne cannot ignore a plea for help, even if all she wants is a quiet life, somewhere safe for her adopted children to grow into adulthood.



Safety is in short supply. Young people, some of them children, are going missing in large numbers, leaving bewildered and grieving families behind. It's not something she can ignore.



She finds an unexpected ally in an arrogant goblin lord, who seems intent on following her from place to place. With her skills in magic, and his resources, can they track down the kidnappers and return the children home?



The Gathering is the first book of Yvonne's story. If you like your fantasy with plenty of mystery and magic, and a strong heroine, you'll love this series by Vanessa Nelson.