Bite from Spider King sends Saul 25, student of physics, philosophy and karate, after only friend Matthew, to world where rhymes are spells and Good always vanquishes Evil. He refuses to commit to either side, yet binds ghost Angelique, whose body screams from torture by evil Queen Suettay. Saving his love will free country of Allustria. Saul heals 'doctors' witches, rescues helpers, calls guardian angel against devils. Elf prince tames troll Gruesome, offers aid. St Moncaire knight-monk adds squire Gilbert 18. Father Ignatius hears witches' confessions. Poet Frisson scribbles more spells. Jailed 'Rat Raiser' was top bureaucrat. Gremlin and Max are amoral demons of mischief and entropy. Matt adds gang from four years, while Saul questions morality.