In the sleepy town of Bethel, high school student Robbie Noble stumbles upon a secret that threatens to shatter the very foundations of human knowledge. As he becomes embroiled in a covert war between ancient adversaries, he realizes that his life and the lives of his loved ones hang in the balance. In Manhattan, Alice Asher's world is turned upside down when her godfather is murdered. The tragedy forces her to delve deeper into the dark secrets of her family's association with the shadowy organization, the Knights of Rosewood. Alice will discover that confronting past sins comes at a great cost. In this gripping novel of suspense and intrigue, two young people must navigate a treacherous path through a world of power and deception, where a wayward step can lead to disaster.