When the Gorgons invade Neo Ithaca, the Tenth Muse is forced back into action after nearly a millennium. Lxandra must not only come to terms with a world now alien to her, she must begin to understand her new abilities. Just as she thinks she has the upper hand, Lxandra finds herself fighting yet another monster under the command of the mysterious Brock Sumter. Is Brock really the ancient god Ares, and what is his master plan ending with the diabolical 'phase final?'