The Crown

Book 3 of The Skilled Investigators. Genef must follow the trail of the missing crown to The Ice Country, where the land is always frozen. Scratch accompanies her, hoping to find other dragons in the snow-covered north. With three Skills already, Genef is settling into her role as an Investigator and now she has her mentor, Rath, at her side, as well. Together they face more slavery problems, some unpleasant deaths and deceptions, bitter cold and Scratch's growing independence. Can they find the crown and return it to Lonis? Will Scratch stay with Genef 'till the stars fade'? And will Rath find a way to court Fel on their return? A chilly (and occasionally chilling) adventure for a perfect midwinter read.