It was supposed to be a safe haven from outsiders, a paradise. But it's turning into a nightmare.
For centuries, the People of the Spider have preserved their culture. They are one with nature, friendly with their neighbors and protected from invaders. But when the shaman's son finds a gold coin in the river, he murders his father and seizes power over the People.
Life has never been easy for the People, but under the rule of the young shaman Paak, it becomes horrific. Paak orders all males to train as blood-thirsty warriors. He commands all females to become pregnant to stock the next generation of killers. He plots war against a neighboring tribe.
Joon is nearing the age of maturity. She fears her fate among the People, but has no intention of bending to Paak's new laws. While out on a gathering excursion, she is assaulted by a boy from her own tribe. In the events that follow, Joon is betrayed and banished.
Pursued by the vengeful shaman, Joon ventures out beyond the Great Maw, a series of towering monoliths. Guided by a spirit that has suddenly latched onto her, Joon discovers the shocking truth about her People and the Bounteous Land itself.
THIS BOOK IS COMPLETE AT 97,000 WORDS.