The demons are coming, and every path north leads to death.
As the last border villages fall silent one by one, James Holden races against time through monster-infested wilderness. Somewhere in the dark woods, survivors hold the key to reaching the battleground where humanity will make a final stand. But with each passing hour, hope dims faster than the setting sun.
The system warns him of a devil's bargain: James holds a forbidden power that could turn the tide. An ancient tool of devastation, banned for the destruction unleashed by past wielders. Holden has seen good men corrupted by lesser temptations, watched allies fall to powers they thought they could control.
Yet as shadows lengthen across the realm, can he afford to cling to his humanity? When the fate of thousands hangs in the balance, perhaps damnation is a price worth paying.
But if his gamble fails, it won't be just his soul on the executioner's block.
The road to hell is paved with desperate choices.
His enemies faced the Judge. They cowered before the Jury. Now, they'll meet the Executioner.
