Kaleb is the lone Paladin of the House Zale and the justiciar of Angelspree, tasked with rooting out heresy and corruption amongst the ranks of the most powerful and dangerous warriors.  When he has a neophyte thrust upon him, a great evil reveals itself to make its final play. Kaleb must learn to protect himself and his new apprentice in the wide open world where respect for him falters and the fear he once inspired amongst the heretic dwindles. The sands of time trickle away, the demon grows stronger and the faithful grow weaker.