The Seeker

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"Obernewtyn: In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. And for Elspeth Gordie, it's also dangerous. Elspeth has a secret: she's a Misfit, born with mental powers that would mean her death if discovered. When she is exiled to the mountain compound known as Obernewtyn, she discovers that someone within its walls seeks the most dangerous secret of all -- one that may revive the very forces that nearly destroyed the world. The farseekers: Elspeth and her secret community of Misfits have worked hard to develop their forbidden powers in preparation for the inevitable conflict with the Council. When they learn of a new Talent -- one whose power may eclipse anything they have ever seen before -- a group of Misfits risk their lives on a dangerous quest to gain such a strong ally. But only Elspeth knows the true cost of the tasks that lie ahead"--Page 4 of cover