As the world descends into ever darker chaos, Alaric Lambrecht seeks vengeance. No matter the cost.<br /><br />In Washington, evil takes another step toward true power. In the west, the 8th Battalion advances a terrible plan. The Shades&#39; refuge is in ashes.<br /><br />Alaric&#39;s path takes him deep into 8th Battalion territory, and on a collision course with Raven Ivany and Zero, bringing Shadows and Shifters, Sages and Shades all together with a common enemy.<br /><br />The question is, can they together take the fight to the mastermind who is tearing the country apart - and defeat him?