After years of keeping to himself, alchemist Malcolm Ward has left his hermit ways behind. He spends his days at his shop, The Village Alchemist, doing business with the metaphysical community and mentoring his talented apprentice, Danny. Most of his nights are for Marci, a second chance at love Malcolm never expected but will do anything to protect. The rest of his time he researches in his lab, hoping to finally complete the Great Work of every successful alchemist – the Alchemist's Stone.

But life in Salt City rarely remains quiet. A powerful entity that calls itself the Bone Man has appeared in town, bent on using the magical gifts of the city's children to get to Malcolm. When Danny disappears, Mal begins to wonder if Danny has been the target all along.

With both the Bone Man and the FBI on their trail, Malcolm will do whatever it takes to keep Danny safe. Completing the Alchemist's Stone may be their best chance at defeating the malevolent creature. But will the stone be enough, or will Mal have to sacrifice everything he loves to succeed?