Some say killing a man takes courage, others condemn it as cowardice. But for Tharo and his found family of vetala, it simply puts food on the table. So is the way of the Lawless, quick to consume those lacking resolve. And deep within the Heart of Asia, there are worse nightmares than despotic warlords and crazed gunmen. No one knows where she came from, a winged demon of ivory, vengeance incarnate. She goes by many names; White Death, Skyfire... monster. While much of her is a mystery, one fact remains clear. When the great Hyperfania deems you her prey, run. So run Tharo will. Across deserts, mountains, and the ruins of a world time forgot. For his family's sake he will put it all on the line, if only to reach the safety of the Sovereign Nations. However, danger lurks around every corner, and the folly of hidden beasts may prove just as lethal - if not more so. As never before in history has bioweapon hunted bioweapon.