Joshua Fahlstrom, thaumaturge, liked his job and his life.That is until he recently put himself and numerous wizards out of business by solving the portal problem that had manifested itself around the city.But portals were only the beginning of the problems that Josh now faces as he and his hitchhiking shadow creature, Shade, learn more about one another.Josh and Shade search together for answers of what it means to be the chosen one. And what it is they will have to do as they become more and more entwined.Join Josh on his second adventure as he works with Shade in this edge-of-your-seat urban fantasy adventure sequel to The Portal Wars.