When Valerie KuriaKen, Benjamin Carter, and their allies are drawn into a dangerous investigation in New Orleans, they discover that the enemy is searching for powerful magical artifacts capable of changing the balance between witches and humans. What appears to be a series of isolated supernatural crimes soon reveals a far more sinister pattern.
The trail leads through secret occult networks, dangerous relics, and hidden Ascendant operations. Among the forces moving against Valerie are powerful figures who possess wealth, influence, advanced technology, and knowledge of magic that should never have fallen into human hands.
As the team follows the clues from one dangerous location to another, they begin to understand that the artifacts are not being collected by accident. Each discovery points toward a larger plan—and the consequences of failing to stop it could reach far beyond a single coven.
Valerie has faced powerful enemies before. But this time, brute strength may not be enough.
Because when ancient magic falls into the wrong hands, one mistake can have fatal consequences.