Rene DuBoise returned home to bury her mother, a victim in a bizarre police shooting. She quickly discovers that her mother's death was orchestrated by a deranged, drug dealing, Paleros sorcerer. However, discovering who is responsible proves easier than revealing his plan - a plot that is laid over the city entangling enemies and allies alike.

Rene DuBoise has interrupted her Vodou training and returned home to New York City to bury her mother, a victim in a bizarre police shooting. She quickly discovers that her mother's death was orchestrated by a deranged, drug dealing, Paleros sorcerer. However, discovering who is responsible proves far easier than revealing his ultimate plan. A plot that is laid over the city like a spider's web entangling enemies and allies alike, including Isabelle Desanto, whose brother was killed for his interference. And Paul Whythe, cultural anthropologist at NYU, and consultant for the NYPD's Cult Related Task Force. As the city races headlong towards a violent and bloody civil riot, Rene and her comrades begin to understand the true scope of the spells that have been set in motion. A spell so vast it threatens the lives and souls of everyone in the city. Now, they must race the clock to thwart this sinister scheme before the city explodes.