The NYTF Command Hub has been destroyed, the Director is in critical condition, and a cryptic message has been left for the Montague and Strong Detective Agency…in blood. When Monty and Simon discover Mahnes, a Soul Renderer and Dark Mage, is behind the attack, they realize they are outclassed and outgunned. Something or someone is controlling Mahnes and they need help. Now Monty and Simon must face an ancient god, one they thought they had defeated and banished. They were wrong.