Emily Cross is back! And this time, not only can she speak with the dead, she has the power to raise them to do her will. As if this newfound ability wasn't enough trouble, the new Master of the City wants to twist Emily and her power to his will in a bid to convert all things preternatural to his demented way of thinking. To make matters worse, Marcus, Emily's vampire ex-lover, has gone missing. Though their blood-bond is broken, she knows she must find him. He could be the key to understanding her newfound power and putting a stop to the new Master's machinations. If Marcus isn't found in time, the dark underworld will spill out of the shadows and force a war between humans and preternaturals. Can Emily reconnect with Marcus and accept her frightening new ability before it is too late?