Andrew Grey is a young and respected wizard, living his life by a code of honor. But when he is sent by his superiors on a dangerous mission involving a psychotic Merioch vampire and soon faced with lies, plots, treason and death, Drew learns that not all honorable men are friends and not all monsters are foe. His new alliance with the Angellove Society may lead him on dangerous paths, but he is ready to serve in the name of Order.