At the edge of the Empire lies an ancient keep guarded by an ogre, a boy, and frightened refugees, who have just been rescued from a terrible evil by a stranger, archeologist George Bradley, and man from another world, and his companions: an elfblooded healer, a shape changing little girl, and four women bodyguards, bound by honor.

This is a world where elvin magic has subtly changed key laws of science. George has only one desire… to return home. To do that, he needs to reach the Imperial Capital, but must first cross an entire province without the Demonlord’s minions finding him.

George seeks to keep a low profile disguised as a merchant, but that is not to be. Merchants and mages alike will find the foreigner disturbing the status quo.

Unbeknownst to those tasked to defend the Empire, the Demonlord is about to invade, using a suborned human army, planning to take that practically undefended keep.

If that wasn’t bad enough, George’s horse seems to have an agenda of her own.

Welcome to the sequel of Highmage's Plight, Book 2 of the Highmage's Plight Series.