In this third novel of The Futhark Chronicles, the city of Sulbreth struggles to rebuild in the fragile peace following the battle to drive the demons from the town. While the remaining Keepers search for a permanent solution to rid the world of hellish creatures, they discover the hordes are the servants of a god-like entity from ancient history.

Plagues of illnesses and violence spread through the war torn city and creep into the countryside.

Cage Stone picks up the trail of what he believes is a demon lord, but his instincts warn him that time is not on his side. The enemy stays one step ahead of his efforts, cutting a wide arc of destruction as it seeks the magical help it needs to regain its place in the world.

Hanging over Keeper Sabelline Shelton's head is the elven plan to close off the mountain and forever contain the demons beneath it. A plan that will likely mean her death and the end of anyone with her. The very land of Futhark groans and struggles in a battle with the magical forces roiling beneath its surface.

Sabelline and Cage face a desperate choice. Will their choice save Futhark or destroy it?