However, an eagle owl, controlled by Eostra, attacks the wolves' den and, after killing Darkfur and Shadow, picks Pebble up and flies east, pursued by Wolf. Renn pursues Torak, and Fin-Kedinn sets out on a journey of his own. He first visits the den of his companion Wolf, Wolf's mate Darkfur, and their cubs Shadow and Pebble. He sets out eastwards, without Renn, to the High Mountains to confront Eostra and find his answers.

Fin-Kedinn counsels that the visions are not his father's spirit asking for help, but are instead Eostra's machinations, but Torak is unconvinced. Torak is plagued with visions of his father, who died three years previously. In the end, Renn reveals that Dark will be the new Raven Mage, and she and Torak, along with the wolves, leave the Raven Camp to live a solitary life.Īs winter approaches, Eostra, the last and most fearsome Soul-Eater, has spread a net of terror and fear across the whole Forest. Wolf saves Torak's life, and they reunite with Darkfur and Pebble. Torak eventually shatters Eostra's power, but she drags him into a deep chasm. Torak is joined by Renn, and together they face various challenges, including encountering a Soul-Eater haunting the Mountain of Ghosts.

Torak, plagued by visions of his deceased father, ventures to the High Mountains to confront Eostra. Plot: In the final book of the series, Ghost Hunter, Eostra, the last Soul-Eater, spreads terror across the Forest. The book's setting and cover were inspired by Paver's travels into the mountains and her encounter with an ancient cave painting of an eagle owl. Paver found it difficult to write the final book, especially the parts with Eostra, but she felt proud to bring Torak's story to a satisfying conclusion. The book was released on 20 August 2009 in the United Kingdom. Ghost Hunter is the sixth book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series written by British author Michelle Paver. Print ( Hardback & Paperback) & Audio book (CD & Cassette)

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