In this first book of three, Val Dalton must find the courage to rescue his sister and uncle from orc slavers. But soon after his journey begins, his hand is mysteriously switched with that of a powerful demon. He quickly finds out the hand cannot be controlled and has no mercy on anyone who threatens his life. Joined by two adventuring brothers, he realizes this ominous gift may be the start of something bigger. Meanwhile, the Prince Drask of the Seventh Layer conspires to use his new human hand to become the first demon king of men.