The Council's deadly game has begun, threatening to dismantle the Department.With Hal Perry vanished and their world thrown into chaos, Raid Summers is thrust into a leadership role he never anticipated, forced to navigate a cunning plot that could shatter everything they know.

But as the Department struggles to survive, Judy Meryfair's own latent powers awaken, forcing her to confront abilities she barely understands amidst the escalating crisis.

The stakes skyrocket when they uncover Enigma's plan to seize control of a forgotten stronghold, where a catastrophic power lies dormant.

With disaster looming, Judy and her allies must decipher an ancient puzzle and seek the aid of the enigmatic Brotherhood of the Scarab.

Will they secure the cooperation they desperately need, or will they be forced to fight alone against impossible odds to save their world?

Find out in the thrilling second book of The Department series: Awakening!