Jeremiah Kane is an honorable and loyal knight determined to do his duty. That duty leads Jeremiah in investigate a brutal attack only miles from his home. It also draws the attention of dark forces that will leave Jeremiah dead and his young son Gabriel the sole survivor of a savage attack. Following the murder of his family and destruction of his home, Gabriel Kane struggles with despair and anger. He joins the city watch to try and find both purpose for his life and those responsible for the death of his family. Service in the watch gives Gabriel purpose, but salvation may come in the form of beautiful Amanda Cariden, the daughter of Hayden Cariden, the second most powerful man in the kingdom. Unknown to the young lovers the duke has secrets of his own. Soon Gabriel’s search for answers draws the attention of the same dark forces that destroyed his family. In a final burning confrontation near the ruins of his home Gabriel faces the monster that led the attack that killed his family. Can Gabriel defeat the demon? If he does will that be the end or just the start of an even greater battle?