In book seven of Das Kaiser Haus, Mad Maxx is forced to make several difficult sacrifices. His Elder Masters believe they have neutralized Mastermind Malfred's power, but have they? No one in the House believes this slippery foe is going to take their insult without an attempt at revenge. Unfortunately for the Max brothers, Taube, and Christian, Malfred's retaliation proves to be nearly fatal for them. In more ways than one. Severely injured, traumatized, and relentlessly pursued by dangerous enemies the Mad Maxx shards make hasty alliances they quickly regret. Just when it seems all is lost, including his sanity, the boy is granted the mercy of Felicity. Only six months to go until the Priceless must pass the collar selection test. With Der Hund still missing, the shard Mad Maxx in a deep catatonic stupor, and Max fading fast, the remaining shards are running out of time, and options.