Ranger's Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North, by John Flanagan, depicts Will's first assignment as a full fledged Ranger in 295 pages. One reports of sorcery are received from the north, Will and Alyss, a Courier, are sent to investigate. Instead of sorcery, the young duo find a plot to hand over Castle Macindaw over to the Scotti. After Alyss is captured by Sir Keren, the usurper, Will is forced to retreat in to Grimsdell Woods and seek the help of the healer Malcom. Can Will rescue Alyss and save Castle Macindaw before the Scotti get there? This book is and action packed read.