Guardian and Traveler, Falling Fallow, is the fourth book in the Colony Series and the second of the Chronicles. Elaine has come a long way from her abusive marriage, her entanglement with Maximus, her pregnancy, her first awakenings and the reveal of her daughter's larger purpose. Committed to continuing her task as Guardian to Traveler, despite the loss of her Ancient powers, Elaine will face a new enemy from within her group. A betrayal will cut her to her core, an unexpected alliance will grow, and an unidentified illness will coerce unimaginable behaviors in her companions. Falling Fallow will journal the ongoing interwoven and taxing trek across South America, adding and taking away group members and expanding discord. The 'leakage' of Elaine's Dark Tribe evokes unpredictable events and continues to erode Elaine's confidence. From beginning to end Elaine finds herself the focus of negative emotions and must ultimately make a dreaded decision.