From the bestselling author of Instrument of Omens and the Castes and the OutCastes comes a tale of outsiders who never wanted to be heroes. And yet that is the price to pay for those destined to master the magic in their veins.

At seventeen years old, William Wilde was orphaned because of the magic in his veins, magic he doesn't know is real.

Eight months later, Serena Paradiso enters his life. Captivating and confident, she holds secrets about William's heritage. His friends know them, too. All of them watch William, study him, wondering if he is the one for whom they've been searching.

But none of them know of Kohl Obsidian, an undead horror who also hunts for William. Kohl seeks to devour William's magic and will kill any who stand in his way.

The 80s have never been so deadly.