Dark Magic comes at a cost, but Maeve Sinclair is willing to sacrifice more than just her Magic in exchange for freedom. She is the only Magical with the ability to jump through minds. Malachite Peur is her one and only rival at the prestigious Magical training academy Vaukore. He is the youngest Supreme Magical in history.

Who is the prophesied Dread Descendant? And will they save the Magical's ancient home realm before the darkness destroys their Magic completely?

"Maeve crossed the hall between them with confidence. In three short steps, she stood before his throne. A decaying skull broach appeared on his own breast pocket. The final piece of his Dread Mark. She and Abraxas were the mouth and the sword. He was Death incarnate."