A New York Times Bestselling Author Mags returns to the Collegium, but there are mixed feelings ? his included ? about his remaining there. Mags is afraid that his presence might incite more danger in the heart of Valdemar. The heads of the Collegia are afraid that staying in his known haunt puts Mags in danger. All agree that going elsewhere is the solution for now. So why not return to the place he was found and look for clues? And those who are closest to him are going along.