Son of the Shadows

Fantasy novel first published 2000. Second in the Sevenwaters trilogy. Darkness has fallen upon Ulster after years of happiness. Liadan, who possesses the gift of sight and her mother's talent for healing, seems to be the one who can rectify things, but to do so she must risk her family's safety. Winner of the 2000 Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel. First and third volumes in the trilogy are 'Daughter of the Forest' and 'Child of Prophecy', respectively.