Corrin Blackthorn the Night Slayer is called upon again to confront the last Lore-Master of the Nnekt-Shkirrek whose master, the Blood Queen, holds a deadly secret that could undo the Night Slayer threatening to throw their world into the Coming Darkness.

The world has not known war for centuries but a darkness awakens which causes the source of the lore of life to summon a champion who must overcome his need for revenge in order to defeat the awakening evil.

The Lore Master of the Nnekt-Shkirrek is defeated, but the Nnekt-Shkirrek are not. Having failed in their first attempt at the destruction of the Night Slayer and bringing about the ruin of the world they begin again. This time they bring forth the Death Lore Master. A powerful manipulator of spirits and self will. As the Nnekt-Shkirrek begin to gather their minions Corrin Blackthorn, the Night Slayer desperately builds his army of light as he makes his way to Sad Kinstone where the final battle will take place. Can he get there in time to prevent the release of Nyogtha, the Abomination of Desolation, upon the world