Book I of The Mordred Cycle. A seed sown in darkness will surely blossom in an evil way... Mordred, the tainted innocent, comes of age in a remote corner of Arthur's land. Always a law unto himself, he is troubled by the visits of the cryptic 'strays'. Challenging him, they offer not only the keys to Arthur's kingdom, but also to a darker, uncharted realm withing Mordred himself. Now, at last, he must confront the mystery of of his birth and embark on a cyclical quest leading him to both destiny and nemesis... Cover art by Stephen Player.