Tajewo and his friend Meromo live peacefully with their families and cattle, until one day, disaster strikes. Moloch, a powerful spirit, destroys their homes and kidnaps their families. To save them, Tajewo and Meromo must capture and kill a winged monster and bring Moloch a sacred stone. A fantasy tale for young adults, set in Kenya. South African author, Cicely van Straten lived in Kenya for several years and has incorporated Kenyan mythology into this Tolkein-like tale for young adults. Tajewo and his frind Meromo love peacefully with their families and cattle, until one day disaster strikes. Moloch, a powerful spirit, destroys their homes and kidnaps their families, He threatens to kill everyone and marry Tajewo's wife unless Tajewo and Meromo bring home a sacred stone. However, to retrieve the stone Tajewo and Meromo must capture and kill the huge winged monster, Geraragua. Their quest seems impossible, but with the help of the Mother of the Mists they just might succeed...