The souls of the dead are restless, hungry for the reforged magic hidden within Naomi's blood. But keeping her safe from the roaming spirits is proving harder than Reynolds could imagine. With help from his half-brother Arie, Reynolds uses his cunning to try and keep Naomi safe from the lure of the River of Souls, where the stains of the dead reside. The rest will not come as long as Naomi is alive.