The Great Librarian has been abducted by witches... The Shadow Walker Coven must know how to bring down the House of Fourteen--ending magicians' rule. Only the Great Librarian knows where that information is inside the Great Library. Only one person can rescue him--Rose Beaufont, a witch hunter with a hidden past. To protect magic, she must face her most daunting challenge yet. Rose must unravel a web of clues, battle relentless enemies and uncover earth-shattering secrets about her own identity. Can she harness her newfound powers in time to rescue the Great Librarian and protect the world of magic? As the clock ticks, everything hangs in the balance... One man holds the power to bring down the House of Fourteen or destroy witches. One woman and her chimera can save him before it's too late. As the stakes escalate, Rose and Elvis must choose between loyalty and betrayal, secrets and truth. Can they protect the House of Fourteen and stop the witches before time runs out? The fate of mortals, magicians and the Great Librarian depends upon it.