Synopsis - Humanity is suddenly menaced by growing ranks of the hollow-a new race of hideous monsters born to women, yet born without souls. Why do the hollow exists? How can they be stopped? The wolves choose merchant prince Trevelyan, the warrior Shantow, beautiful witch Ariodne, and the criminal Chatham as mankind’s champions against the hollow. But can spoiled indecisive reluctant young Trevelyan face the pain, the horror, the savagery of the quest? And what are the wolves real plans?