An old foe returns, desperately seeking Ryan’s help. A common enemy binds them together against a darkness that neither of them can defeat alone. But as the connection between them grows stronger, Ryan is forced to question everything he thought he knew about magic - and himself. The showdown with ASTRAL looms, a battle which will determine the fate of the world. All Ryan has fought for hangs in the balance as he tries to thread his way between deadly adversaries. If he can stay true to himself, Ryan may still prevail. But if he falters even for a moment, he may find himself the victim of spellbinding entanglements.