Griffin's Shadow — Leslie Ann Moore

Long ago, the world was saved. The key to destruction was hidden. Now it is back-concealed in a young girl. Griffin's Shadow continues the adventure of Jelena, a mixed race outcast raised as a servant who has found a new home among the elves. But her peaceful life is shattered as war looms and the power of the Nameless One grows. Set amidst shocking betrayals and uneasy alliances, hers is a story of courage and enduring love in the face of adversity. "In her sequel to Griffin's Daughter and the second title in her trilogy, Moore introduces a deeper conflict on a grand scale. Her strong male and female char¬acters and their abiding feelings of love and honor bring a sense of true heroism to their struggles against their obstacles." - Library Journal "[N]onstop action and sympathetic characterizations. Moore's narrative drive and suspenseful plot twists will leave readers eager for the conclusion to this intricate and appealing tale." - Publishers Weekly