Dark Song
Dark Song is the first graphic novel in the Soul Riders series and one of the only stand-alone entries. It is also the entry in the series not written by Helena Dahlgren or illustrated by Marie Beschorner, instead being written by Katie Cook, who previously wrote the Mistfall short stories, and illustrated by Elli Puukangas, the illustrator behind the Star Stable web comics.
Official Synopsis
The Soul Riders meet with their druid allies in Valedale and discover that all is not well in the area. With the help of an unusual guide, they ride east through the wilderness. When Linda has a horrible vision of barren forests and great havoc, the girls realize they are needed to save the land around them from destruction.
What’s wrong with the mysterious tree that seems to be corrupting all living things around it? Could it be the result of dark magic?
As the Soul Riders start to unravel the mystery, they are attacked by a dangerous beast and get some unexpected help. But things are not what they seem, and it turns out they have been caught up in someone’s sinister plans.
Will the Soul Riders learn the truth before it’s too late?