"Ever since his precognitive vision enabled him to defeat powerful Dark Mages, Alex has chosen to keep a low profile, avoiding the spotlight and its dangers. But a forbidden ritual has resurfaced. One is harvesting the life force of magical creatures and destroying it without mercy. Worse still, humans appear to be the next target in this dark chain. When Alex is assigned to investigate, he realizes that some members of the Council do not wish him to continue his relentless digging. The closer he gets to the core of the secret, the more the noose tightens around him, and the more mysterious faces and suspicious intentions surround him. In his quest to distinguish between enemy and ally, he finds himself hunted by those who do not hesitate to sacrifice their minds, even their humanity, for the sake of power."