In the aftermath of the latest battle, the stakes are higher than ever before. Time's hardly an ally to Nicholai's army of paranormal soldiers. The Tomes remain hidden, and the clock is ticking for the Essenced poisoned with the demon's incurable toxin. Beyond those worries, magic might be vanishing-a twist that could insurmountably cripple the army's capabilities prior to the war's conclusion. Never has the conflict felt so desperate, with danger escalating and hope disappearing with the slow drain of the hourglass. Will the answers surface in time, or will the band of warriors fail to prevent the ruin of the world?

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