Nick Faberas life takes another adventurous turn in this second part of the trilogy. The year is 1972, and Nickas first year at the University of Northern Washington. His plans change drastically when he and the beautiful Aubrey Peterson are forced to travel underground to the fantastic world of the Nipishkoo people. They use their natural and unnatural abilities to their fullest, as they dare to escape in an attempt to save those they love. When the noble leader of the Nipishkoo people dies, he is replaced by Kitowa. The new ruleras first command is to rid his people of any outsiders and kill any who may know of their existence. Nick, Aubrey, Charlie, and their Nipishkoo friend, Pankii, travel from one city to the next until finally reaching their destination. With Nickas hometown besieged by Kitowa and his men, a plan is set to free his family and friends, while keeping the FBI at bay.