For centuries, a small group of men has guarded a secret, the key to virtual agelessness. Now, someone else wants to learn of this gift or curse and will stop at nothing to gain it. It falls to one young woman, Mia Bishop, and a man who is protecting and helping her to prevent that from happening. They are working blind, with no knowledge of what the mystery is; Mia just knows someone has taken her mother in their quest for hidden lore that could turn the world upside down.

Alchemy mixes with the modern world in a fast-paced tale that races through time and across the globe. Think Tom Clancy meets Harry Potter. Though the characterization is light, fans of plot-driven action stories will find this to be a delight.