As the DEATH POOL story line nears its thrilling conclusion, Witchblade bearer and New York Homicide Detective, Sara Pezzini, and Yakuza assassin, Ian Nottingham, continue their assault on the mysterious group, Level 42. But as Ian grows ever more powerful and consumed by his blade, Sara wonders if he's past the point of no return. Nottingham's former employer, Kenneth Irons, and his Level 42 cohorts think so, and will do ANYTHING in their power to ensure there's NO TURNING BACK.