In the thrilling conclusion of the Benjamin Ashwood series, the political, military, and economic forces that rule Alcott are racing toward a cataclysmic confrontation. If nothing is done, the suffering will last for generations. The leaders of Alcott care nothing for that, though, they only care about exploiting the system to grasp for more power. Ben must decide if he wants to live within that system, flee from it, or break it. Ben and his friends have faced the threat of the demons, but Alcott still teeters on the edge of catastrophe. The armies of the Coalition and the Alliance are marching to war. Ancient strife within the Sanctuary is spilling into the open. Former allies are now enemies. Enemies are asking to be allies. Can Ben navigate the twisted path to become the hero Alcott needs?