Gabriel is miserable. When he’s adopted by a species of ancient demon hunters, he is tasked with finding an emerald with the power to save humankind from a smiling, chatty demon. Unfortunately, Gabriel doesn’t like other people that much.

A young teen faces her first Trials and magic takes center stage in this epic young adult contemporary fantasy novel.

A retired N.Y.T journalist moves to Yorkshire, N.Y. to read, be lazy and trout fish. He will never fish.