Breakers of the Code is the second book in the Thunder on the Plains arc.
- Breathstealer is featured on the cover.
- On the back side of the cover are two hyenas from Nosebiter's Clan
Blurb[]
A thrilling new arc in Erin Hunter’s bestselling Bravelands series! Set in the African highlands and told from three different animals’ points of view, this is a perfect adventure for dedicated fans and readers new to the Bravelands world.
Cast out of his coalition, Stride the cheetah embarks on a perilous mission for the Great Parent, accompanied by a honey badger burdened with a dark and mysterious past. Whisper the water buffalo has been searching desperately for her brother Echo, presumed dead after a terrible fall.
And the hyena now known as Breathstealer finds herself courted by the Great Spirit at one moment and other times tempted by the Great Devourer, who sends her compelling visions of power and plenty.
The balance of power in Bravelands rests on a knife’s edge, and the Great Devourer waits hungrily in the shadows. Will these unlikely heroes be able to restore their home?
Full of epic adventure and intrigue, this adventure will thrill readers who love the Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire series, as well as the legion of dedicated fans who’ve made Erin Hunter a bestselling phenomenon.
Detailed Plot[]
Prologue[]
Stonehide's point of view.
Stonehide examines an abandoned termite nest and believes that it will make the perfect den for him and his mate Silvertail. Silvertail compliments Stonehide and asks him if there will be enough room for the two cubs she is expecting. Shocked that he will be having two cubs Stonehide happily leaves to look for leaves for their bedding. Silvertail calls to him saying that she smells lions. Stonehide runs back to her and tells her to get inside the den. Stonehide faces a male lion who swipes at him, Stonehide unharmed bites the lion’s front paw and tells him to scram. As the lion leaves, Stonehide notices that the lion has a smug look. He hears Silvertail’s scream in the distance and races to the den to find a trail of blood leading to the forest. As Stonehide catches up he sees two lions holding up Silvertail’s corpse. Before Stonehide could attack the lions he sees three more join the two. One of the lions laughs and calls Silvertail an easy picking.
Chapter 1[]
Stride's point of view.
Chapter 2[]
Whisper's point of view.
Chapter 3[]
Breathstealer's point of view.