Seasons change, and so does the world. The rage of summer shows no reprieve as the sun scorches the earth and heralds the start of a bitter war. From out of the shadows of the old world, rebel Atlanteans, undead shape-shifters and desert djinn rally their might against the last bastion that stands in their way of conquering the modern world: The Library of Alexandria. Meanwhile, Kaelan's spies have picked up the trail of their prey: Jack, James and Alora Grey. The children of Thomas are in grave peril. The Dark Tide wants them, and their memories of where lies the Crown of Dreams.