Unicorns don't belong in fairy tales. They belong in your nightmares. Every year, everyone follows the great unicorn race and is fascinated by the bloodthirsty creatures, tamed by their riders as they chase through the skies and battle with elemental magic. But then, the unicorn that emerges victorious from the race is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger: the Weaver. Shortly after, Skandar arrives on Unicorn Island, where he is allowed to begin his training as a rider. However, he and his unicorn bear the mark of the fifth element - just like the Weaver, which is known as the element of death and is strictly forbidden. What if Skandar is not the hero of his story, but the villain instead? Unicorns have never been like this before: A. F. Steadman's wild creatures create mysterious tension. The very best in fantasy: likable heroes, thrilling unicorn races, dark secrets, and elemental magic. For fans of Percy Jackson and Eragon.