It is a dark fantasy novel in which the hero journeys into the afterlife to save the soul of his beloved. After death, he finds himself in a hell that resembles a ruined city, ruled by forgotten gods, demons, and the souls of the damned. The main character, Cletus, must travel through this world filled with violence, illusions, and ancient magic to reclaim what was lost and to understand the meaning of redemption. While reading, you feel as if you are descending into someone else’s dream — frightening, beautiful, and inescapable.