Carter Anderson's father is the Master of the High House, a mystical dwelling filled with twisting corridors, magical books, and secret passageways. As Master, his father maintains not only the High House, but the world, keeping it safe from evil. Mr. Anderson sends Carter away for his own safety; but when Carter returns, he finds that the House's worst enemies have invaded—and his father is nowhere to be found.

In a world divided by those who create and others who destroy, stands the High House, a mystical dwelling filled with twisting corridors, magical books, and secret passageways. For Master Carter Anderson, the task is to protect not just the House, but the whole world from the forces of evil. Now a new foe arises, The Man in the Dark. Powered by the Anarchists, he steals the High House's magical cornerstone and lays the foundation for the False House—unleashing a hellish reign of terror upon all who cross its threshold.

A new form of Power has appeared within the infinite corridors and rooms of Evenmere, a force so strong it destroys any who attempt to wield it. Unless Carter Anderson, Master of the House, can find its source, Evenmere, and the universe with it, will swiftly degenerate into an existence of eternal warfare and endless pain. He must act, while the life of his only son hangs in the balance.