In this third book in the Dragon Hollow Trilogy, young Peter Cole has just taken the throne of Mirabeau, but being king is not what he expected. In addition to the city's financial crisis that left knights and workers unpaid, King Peter is also faced with the disappearance of a friend; a dragon bent on revenge; a call for help from an ally; and a horde of barbarians on the march for his city. Meanwhile, his two friends, Sebastian and Alexandra, face problems of their own. Alexandra is coming to grips with being scarred by dragon burns and Sir Sebastian is learning to be a knight while dealing with a bully in Knight School. Peter's destiny as the foretold Dragon King is linked to whether he can navigate these difficulties and fulfill his calling.