When a long-time beloved friend suddenly falls ill, and his mysterious symptoms continue to worsen, Sebastian will do anything to save him. Clues suggest the sickness may have magical origins, prompting Sebastian to try to track the source and put an end to his friend's suffering. His search pits him against the most powerful black witch coven in the Midwest—the Maidens of Shadow.
Once tenuous allies, the Maidens now have little sympathy for the collateral damage their plans will cause. And while Sebastian's growing rage over his friend's plight gives him access to powerful magic, how he wields that power could lead him into a dark place from which he may never return.
Whether it’s a covert-ops team of vampire assassins or a greedy dragon who lives under Detroit’s MGM Grand Casino, many of Rob Cornell’s stories feature some element of the dark and fantastic. He has written over a dozen published novels, including two dark fantasy sagas—The Lockman Chronicles and the Unturned series. A native of Detroit, Rob spent a handful of years living in both Los Angeles and Chicago before returning to the Midwest. He currently lives with his family in Southeast Michigan, along with three dogs, four cats, and a bunch of evil chickens.