When Whit and Jack Allen find an old notebook labeled "Chronicles of the Chosen," they discover a mysterious "other world." Is Marus real? It is to Anna and Kyle! One minute they're exploring an abandoned house and the next they're caught between a mad king and the rightful heir to the throne. Are they trapped forever?
Whit is given an old manuscript which tells of a mysterious house in the middle of the woods...and two siblings lost in a strange world of generals, royalty and deceit!
Things get stranger as Kyle and Anna each experience their separate adventures in the strange world of Marus. The Old Judge rescues Anna — and Kyle is befriended by General Darien. But is King Lawrence plotting to destroy Darien?
In the land of Marus, the Old Judge teaches Anna about the Unseen One and Kyle may have to save Darien's life a second time! What more does this strange world have in store for Anna and Kyle?
The unusual adventure in Marus continues as Anna continues to have visions of present and future. Darien and Kyle must try a daring escape from the king’s clutches. They all must learn of The Unseen One's plans for them.
Whit continues reading the unusual manuscript about the land of Marus. In it, the Old Judge sends Anna away with Darien and Kyle as they race to escape the king. Anna’s visions grow stronger and Kyle senses danger again for Darien’s life. What more does the king plan in his plot against Darien?
The king’s most diabolical plot yet is put into action at the convent where Anna is staying. Meanwhile, as Darien evades the king, he cooks up an elaborate plan to free the town of Kellen from the evil Palatians.
The strange adventure in Marus continues as Prince George arrives in Kellen to warn Darien that the king knows of his location. Anna has another vision of doom and destruction. It all leads Darien and his loyal follows to a dramatic confrontation in the Valley of the Rocks.
The battle in the land of Marus takes an ugly turn as former friends become enemies and allies become foes. Young Kyle starts to doubt that the Unseen One is really watching out for them. He wonders if a mysterious woman named Anastasia may be the key to returning home.
As Whit is reading the strange manuscript that is near its climax, the battle in Marus rages on as Kyle and Anna try to return home and King Lawrence races to escape the Palatians.