"In the third and final novel to the Griffin's calling trilogy, Griffin Dominic is faced with even more enduring challenges that will truly test his love and willingness to sacrifice for the Critins he was born to protect. Griffin finds himself deteriorating day by day within the confining walls of the Shriekian Domain and realizes he must take matters into his own hands. But in doing so, a great friend will be lost and Adria will grow ill in trying to help Griffin recover from the days spent with the Shriekian. Adria's sickness forces Griffin to retreat to the human world where he will again reunite with a being he never wished to encounter again ... his father. As this takes place, Griffin has still been unsuccessful in discovering the Shriekian's weakness and answering Eden's final riddle. As the Shriekian grow stronger with their ruthless leader Gotham, a vision brought to Griffin shows him an ounce of hope. And in doing so, Griffin and Adria discover a gathering of beings that were thought to no longer exist. But will these newfound beings come to the aid of the Critins? Or will the Critins face abandonment during their most desperate time of need?"--Provided by publisher.