Young Quintinus is a faithful squire to Randolf the Mighty, knight to King Edgar. It is Quint's dream to be as strong and fierce as the knight that he serves--even if he doesn't always believe in himself. But when Randolf is suddenly killed by mysterious monstrous creatures who now have Quint in their sights, he must find a way to defeat them. Will Quint be brave enough to defend the kingdom against an army of living corpses? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.