Weeks have passed since the tumultuous events of A Rush of Wings, and Heather and Dante are each coping in their own ways. In Seattle, Heather is determined to solve the mystery surrounding her mother's death. In New Orleans, Dante has cut all ties with his father Lucien, even as he struggles to understand his past. When Dante and Heather cross paths again, they learn that dangerous forces are plotting to use Dante for their own ends, with mysterious powers that rival Dante's own supernatural abilities. They'll stop at nothing until Dante is theirs to control...