Ranger’s Apprentice: Erak’s Ransom (Book 7) by John Flanagan

Before the events that changed their lives forever, Will, Halt, and Horace embark on a perilous mission to rescue the Skandian leader Erak, who has been captured during a raid gone wrong. Their journey takes them across burning deserts, into foreign kingdoms, and through treacherous alliances where every choice could mean death or war. Caught between loyalty, courage, and survival, Will and his companions must outwit enemies who play by no rules but their own. A thrilling adventure filled with friendship, bravery, and heart, Erak’s Ransom stands as one of the most captivating installments in the Ranger’s Apprentice saga.