A year after their adventures on the astral plane, Dawn, Adam, and the Signs are preparing for battle as Merel continues to gain power. A familiar friend calls Dawn and Adam away from The Gathering. Their planetary experiences reveal hidden information. The prophesies say that the Twice-Born Stag and the Lyre of Man are the keys that Dawn and Adam need. They also say that two will die before all is resolved.So many riddles. So many secrets. All will be revealed in Returning Planet: the stunning conclusion to the Star Child Trilogy.