Rune had been told his whole life he was different. Odd. Weird. Not like everyone else. When he realized it was true, he turned his back on everything he knew. He escaped-not just his home but his entire world. And he discovered a new, outlandish world full of strange people and unusual customs.

Now Rune, who once spread terror and confusion as a Nightwalker for the King of Shadows, is learning how to ride the bus, use paper money, and order a burger. Thankfully, Rune's ears aren't that pointed. And thanks to his unique skill set, with a little luck, maybe he'll pick up enough odd jobs to pay his rent.

But a dangerous secret from Rune's past threatens to destroy his new life. The King of Shadows has designs on Main Street, USA, Rune's former colleagues are catching up, and his only escape might be straight into the claws of the King's most vicious rival.