In a world of dark magic and ancient enemies, of forbidden love and bonds spun by fate, three powerful courts fight for supremacy, and eighteen-year-old Amber might just be the pawn in winning this war forever. But how's a girl to survive when everyone wants her dead?Having just won an ancient paranormal race, eighteen-year-old Amber Reed is bestowed with the ability to see ghosts. Between trying to figure out how to control her abilities and solving the mysterious disappearance of a friend, Amber realizes someone wants to step into her shoes so badly, they'll do anything to take her place.When one secret after another pops up, the only person who believes her is her enemy, Devon. Amber can't figure out if he's here to help or save his own immortal race from losing the ancient war against the vampires. What she does know, however, is that she can't resist his good looks just as much as she can't help becoming someone else...Dead And Beyond is Book 4 in the Ancient Legends series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, but it is advisable to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series.