Ali knows she must return to Isshuay, but the only way back is through the Shimmering, which has become unstable. In a failed attempt to make the crossing, she almost loses her life. Both Ali and Jane are tested to their limits on different worlds. Aided by good friends, each must seek a solution to end Goran's malicious plans.Β
In 2002, Cheryl received her Diploma of Professional Children's Writing from the Australian College of Journalism. Since then, she has had two short stories published on the Internet as well as being shortlisted for the Antipodean SF Award for 2003.Β