Alex and Dany delve into the tangled secrets of his father's journal, unaware that another, far more dangerous faction has joined in the hunt. Led by the most lethal Witch-Hunter to walk the earth in a century, the Holy Order of Templars are single-minded to the point of fanaticism in their pursuit. With enemies closing in on all sides, Alex is pushed beyond his limits, and makes a choice that will haunt him for the rest of his life. The battle for the balance of magic rages on!