In this action-packed series finale, Valor and Doomsy finally get the answers they've always wanted while unraveling the Great Deception placed over the country of Hoopenfangia. But will the shocking revelations be enough to stop the Thirteenth Hour and deadly plague from ravaging their city? Can Valor free the Bound Order of the Zodiac, or will the promises of death to members of his Sorcerers' coven deliver the star beings over to the Grim Warlock, who plans to use them as weapons to conquer the world and remove magic powers from every witch? Only one thing is certain: Valor and his friends will face personal challenges that will change their lives forever.

Death's Mortal Plague by Milan Sergent is the fifth and final book in the Candlewicke 13 series, preceded by book one, Curse of the McRavens; book two, The Tombstone Forest; book three, Under the Crescent Moon; and book four, The 13th Hour Begins.

The Candlewicke 13 series contains hidden clues throughout each novel. They also contain chapter illustrations as well as a variety of maps.