First published 2013
Danny North sits in high school classrooms while ancient magical forces churn inside his mind. He possesses the stolen abilities of thirteen centuries worth of gatemages, power so immense that the Families cannot control him. They want him dead instead. Meanwhile on the world of Westil, Wad has lost nearly everything in his confrontation with Danny. His enemies circle closer, seeking revenge for past wrongs. Wad must find a way to make peace with the young gatemaker who stripped away his abilities. When Danny claimed Loki's power, he inherited responsibility for the Great Gates that connect worlds. Soon he will meet the ancient mages Bel and Ishtoreth. Through them, he will learn the terrible truth about why Loki sealed the gates centuries ago. Danny must decide whether to restore the connections between worlds or keep them closed forever. The weight of two civilizations rests on a teenager's shoulders.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Westil
380 pages · Hardcover · Tor Books