They thought they knew who the enemy wasamphellipWhen the Vatican extends an official invitation to Artemus and his allies to visit Rome Artemus is wary of their intentions Especially since the demon inside Drake has turned out to be one of Hellamprsquos strongest princes while Otisamprsquos newly awakened powers means he is their most powerful tool against Hellamprsquos army Heading for Rome despite his misgivings their arrival precipitates a series of attacks that soon has them questioning everyone around themDaniel Lenton is a shadow Afflicted by a disease that weakened him as a child the priest has dedicated his life to the church and wants nothing to do with Artemus and his friends Not when such an association would risk exposing the lie he wants to keep buried But when an ambush rouses Danielamprsquos beast to defend him against a monster he is left with little choice but to embrace who he was born to beAfter the precious cargo they are hired to protect is attacked by demons Serena and Nate are convinced that Baamprsquoal is after something hidden among the artifacts bound for an exhibition in Rome The last thing the super soldiers expect when they arrive in the city is to come face to face with their pastAs a new and formidable foe grows closer Artemus and his allies must decipher the mysteries that await them in Rome help a guardian find his key and uncover the location of the next gate to Hell all before Baamprsquoal destroys the Holy See
