Everyone's had a terrible boss—but most aren't in charge of a covert syndicate of underground magic users already hated by the public and targeted by law enforcement.

I'm pretty sure mine is trying to kill me. Summoners go missing, and he picks me to go check if demons are running loose and "report back."

I've got no backup.

No field experience.

And orders to stay under the radar...

While confronting supernatural evil that obliterates everything—and anyone in its way.

An orphaned teen, with uncontrolled magic and an even bigger genius for trouble, appears to be next on its hit list.

If we live, I'm going to retire and find a tropical beach with fabulous tacos.

IF we live.