"The writing style of the book is a masterclass in intricacy and captivation... The climactic showdown almost had me in tears..." --Fiverr Reviewer "...final chapters are captivating. I love the blend of horror, sensational action, and humor. There's also genuine poignancy in [the] evocations of the characters' affections for each other. " Mark Spencer, Author and Editor How does someone learn to be the Guardian of a city as big as Los Angeles and defend it against attacks by demons from the Underworld? Willet watched Gem fill that role for more than a year. Now the job is in her trembling hands. Willet is the Listener of the Circle of Augustus. She needs the Circle behind her to stand against the demons, but the Circle is scattered across space and time. Her sister, the Ring Thrower, is lost between worlds, and the Golden-Hearted Warrior is reliving a past life in ancient Rome. Only the Silver Warrior stands at her side, ready to lay down his life for her. A giant pile of black sand in downtown L.A. harbors a Gate to the Underworld. A new demon has come through the Gate and hides in the sand, waiting for an opportunity to attack the people of the city, but what is it? Willet could easily despair. She is introduced to the Guardian Enclave, and a cat named Smoke offers a kind of help she never could have anticipated. In the darkest hours, the Universe provides.