A dying friend, a terrible bargain, an underwater quest, and dangerous magic . . . the adventure continues in this sequel to CHILDREN OF THE FOX. Fans of twisty, clever stories like The False Prince and Ocean´s Eleven will love this newest series from Kevin Sands, author of the bestselling Blackthorn Key. Rule number one: Never mess with magic. Even so, a life-or-death situation calls for Callan and his criminal friends to make a deal with the Eye-the sinister, sentient artifact they stole from a sorcerer. It´s Lachlan´s life in exchange for a future task, and the gang has no choice but to agree. But even as Lachlan is resurrected, it´s not without cost. Through the Eye, Callan can see a tiny purple stain inside Lachlan´s soul, which will eventually consume him. The cure-and their part of the deal-lies with the Dragon´s Teeth, a pair of swords with extraordinary powers, and the search for them leads the thieves on a quest that will unravel the mystery of the Eye. Old friends, new betrayals, and an even more daring break-in than the last culminate in a confrontation that will take all the gang´s skill and power to resist-or they´ll die trying.