13th in the open-ended series of Gothic horror tales dealing with the masters and monsters of the Ravenloft dark fantasy setting.

With virtually unlimited powers as King of the Dead, Azalin still cannot find peace. Tortured by the death of his son, the unwilling ruler has come to despise the world of darkness and horror over which he reigns. From his previous life as a powerful wizard to his present unwanted status as King of the Dead, this is the story of Azalin's journey - and his transformation.