Four powerful families rule the city of Athanor. Once, Simon was one of them.  After twenty years in exile, he’s going home. Home to Athanor: the burning city built on a volcano, city of magic, alchemy, gods, demons, forbidden knowledge and long-buried secrets.  Simon doesn't know it, but he and his family hold the key to a Power that may finally destroy the city. If it doesn’t destroy them first.