A shocking night leaves Estella to face the truth about Edgar's feeling, while Edgar himself is busy trying to determine the truth about the mysterious chamber. Long ago, someone or something had a dark purpose for Thaxos, and now Edgar worries that evil from the past might soon return.

Meanwhile, Madeleine faces a difficult decision about her future with Benjamin, while one of Edgar's old enemies prepares to make his move. Soon, Jennifer finds herself in peril and Kate has no choice but to try to save her friend.

Dead Souls - originally released as a serial - is an ongoing horror series. Each book ends on a cliffhanger, and readers are highly advised to read the series in order.