Freedom. It's a lot more than crossing a border. A corrupt theocracy threatens Vaughn's people with forced conversion so he joins the military which still retains partial autonomy. Will the theocrats allow these heathen to be sheltered by their political enemies? Standing between them in a tenuous ambassadorial position, Stephanie is baited to sacrifice more than she can bear. Ancient King Mafferan has long enjoyed a special place in Heaven, but Master ScrabaGag from the Ethereal has finally isolated and trapped him. If Mafferan falls, Heaven and Earth fall with him but Heaven can't help him. Only one person on Earth whose abilities are still unknown has the potential to thwart ScrabaGag. Yet the Master is blind to his own dangerous ethereal enemy which only his faithful underling suspects. How can Grinchback protect his Master from being consumed and having their plans stolen? Nothing is as it seems. Is it too much even for a faithwalker whose nature is to walk in the unknown?