By Darkness Hid: Volume 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780982104958)

Darkness divides the land.

Half of Er'Rets is locked beneath an impenetrable shroud. On the side that still sees the sun, two young people struggle to understand the mind-communication abilities thrust upon them.

It's called bloodvoicing. Some say it's a gift. One of the newly "gifted" wish it had never come.

Achan had been a slave all his life. Worse than a slave--a stray. He is consigned to the kitchens of a lord and forced to swallow a foul potion every day. When an enigmatic knight offers to train Achan for the Kingsguard, he readily accepts. But his new skills with the sword do not prepare him for the battle raging between the voices in his head.

Vrell Sparrow is not who she seems. She masquerades as a boy to avoid capture by the powerful forces that seek to exploit her. But Vrell feels called to help a young squire who recently discovered his bloodvoicing gift, even if doing so requires her to work with those who could destroy her.

While Achan learns to use his new ability, Vrell struggles to shut hers down. All the voices strive to learn Achan and Vrell's true identities--and a different kind of voice is calling them both.

Toward a destination that is by darkness hid.

Author: Jill Williamson
ISBN-10: 0982104952
ISBN-13: 9780982104958
Publisher: Enclave Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 141893 / By Darkness Hid

Award: Christy Awards - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/2009 pg. 66
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2009 - Recommended - Hard To Beat