The Final Shard — David J. Adams

Against all odds, the Soul Sphere has nearly been restored. But the final shard is held by the mage Solek himself, deep in the heart of his dark land, Veldoon. Only with this last piece can the ancient evil that possesses Solek be contained, and Arkania be saved. In this stirring conclusion to The Soul Sphere, Demetrius, Corson, Rowan, Tala, Lucien, and Alexis must find a way to strike at an enemy far more powerful than any they have faced, and each knows they must risk everything if they are to save all that they love…for at times victory requires that a great price be paid…