The third and final installment of the novel series. The Vessels are in peril. Their program is under attack, Link's freedom hangs by a thread, and Sam's granddaughter is still missing after bringing Eric Bonner's deadly spirit back to this realm. When Eric chooses Sam's estranged son, Governor Ronald Galt, as his Vessel, their shared thirst for power, wealth, and revenge unleashes a tide of evil that threatens to rot the soul of humankind.
Until a new Spirit Guard returns. One sent to help Sam and the Vessels stop Ron and remove Eric's spirit for good. But doing so will come at a price - pitting Sam against Ron, father against son, in an ultimate battle only one can survive.