Former Detective Tal Davis is no stranger to heartbreak and loss. She, Link, and Avani were all saved from their broken lives by becoming Vessels-human hosts for spirits who return to right wrongs from their past and earn a chance at Elysium. Each Vessel was inked with the portal tattoo, and each still carries the ancient coin that protects them from danger. But the coin is also a doorway to the other side, and one dark, vengeful spirit is determined to get through. In this supernatural, contemporary, science fiction sequel to and "The Vessels, and " Tal and the others face their gravest dangers yet to protect their ancient, mystical program, survive their life-threatening spirit journeys, and save humankind from the growing evils that lurk in the beyond.