"This fantasy tale transports us to a wondrous land where gods and mortals join together to defy the dark forces that would destroy them all." "As spring ripens into summer and warm winds blow through the apple orchards, rumors abound of hooded strangers scouting the peaceful farmlands of Vash. Flush from their narrow victory over the horrific Vlagh, Longbow and his companions are drawn to this pastoral territory in south Dhrall, confident that they will thwart the next assault by their inhuman foe. But on the border of the desolate Wasteland, the Vlagh is breeding a monstrous new army of venomous bat-bugs and armored spiders. These giant, grotesque legions threaten to overwhelm the allies, who are further shocked by a prophecy delivered by the Dreamers: an invasion by a new, second army." "Seduced by the prospect of limitless gold and pagans ripe for enslavement, a corrupt former priest, Jalkan, will betray his allies. Conspiring to plunder this unspoiled land, Jalkan raises a force of armed acolytes and declares a global holy war. Caught up in the clash of these vast powers, neither Longbow and his allies nor Jalkan and his troops grasp the new danger among them. A mysterious entity - neither god nor mortal - has begun to meddle with the minds of both the locals and the invaders, spinning a web of intrigue that entraps all in its path." Farmers and hunters, soldiers and madmen, mortals and gods - all charge to a battle that will decide the fate of the world.
- Books
- YA Fiction & Indies
- Young Adult Fiction
- The Treasured One (The Dreamers #2)
The Treasured One (The Dreamers #2)
Author(s)
Publisher
Genre(s)
Age Range
14+
Release Date
October 26, 2004
ISBN
0007157614
Buy This Book
"This fantasy tale transports us to a wondrous land where gods and mortals join together to defy the dark forces that would destroy them all." "As spring ripens into summer and warm winds blow through the apple orchards, rumors abound of hooded strangers scouting the peaceful farmlands of Vash. Flush from their narrow victory over the horrific Vlagh, Longbow and his companions are drawn to this pastoral territory in south Dhrall, confident that they will thwart the next assault by their inhuman foe. But on the border of the desolate Wasteland, the Vlagh is breeding a monstrous new army of venomous bat-bugs and armored spiders. These giant, grotesque legions threaten to overwhelm the allies, who are further shocked by a prophecy delivered by the Dreamers: an invasion by a new, second army." "Seduced by the prospect of limitless gold and pagans ripe for enslavement, a corrupt former priest, Jalkan, will betray his allies. Conspiring to plunder this unspoiled land, Jalkan raises a force of armed acolytes and declares a global holy war. Caught up in the clash of these vast powers, neither Longbow and his allies nor Jalkan and his troops grasp the new danger among them. A mysterious entity - neither god nor mortal - has begun to meddle with the minds of both the locals and the invaders, spinning a web of intrigue that entraps all in its path." Farmers and hunters, soldiers and madmen, mortals and gods - all charge to a battle that will decide the fate of the world.
User reviews
1 review
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0(1)
Characters
N/A(0)
Writing Style
N/A(0)
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A(0)
Already have an account? Log in now or Create an account
Pretty Good
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
N/A
Writing Style
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Reader reviewed by Mairi
The Elder Gods are much loved, having cared for the people in their domains and protected them from the Vlagh, but it has been a long time since such monsters have threatened their borders. Now that the Vlagh moves again, they need help. The four Elder Gods find it in the forms o four human children, the Dreamers, whom they raise from birth, and in Longbow and his band of elite archers.
I picked up the first book in this series by chance. It was not exactly what I would call good, but it was decent enough that when I found I needed something to read I decided to pick up the next book in the series. The Treasured One is much better than The Elder Gods, the book that came before it.
You don't need to read The Elder Gods to understand this book, you just need to have a general idea of what happens, so I would recommend reading the inside flap.
The Elder Gods are much loved, having cared for the people in their domains and protected them from the Vlagh, but it has been a long time since such monsters have threatened their borders. Now that the Vlagh moves again, they need help. The four Elder Gods find it in the forms o four human children, the Dreamers, whom they raise from birth, and in Longbow and his band of elite archers.
I picked up the first book in this series by chance. It was not exactly what I would call good, but it was decent enough that when I found I needed something to read I decided to pick up the next book in the series. The Treasured One is much better than The Elder Gods, the book that came before it.
You don't need to read The Elder Gods to understand this book, you just need to have a general idea of what happens, so I would recommend reading the inside flap.
G
Guest
Latest Additions
GET A YABC BUTTON!
We have all sorts of YABC buttons for your website. Grab one here and link to YABC!