An ancient evil prepares to return, forcing Edgar to make a terrible choice. Soon, however, Edgar discovers that he might have misunderstood everything about Ashalla's plan. Meanwhile, Estella tries to save her own soul, only to end up confirming her fate, while Kate is drawn back toward the future. Different genetations of Thaxos life are about to collide, almost a century apart, and the future of all humanity is at stake. Dead Souls - originally released as a serial - is an ongoing horror series. Each book ends on a cliffhanger, and readers are highly advised to read the series in order.