Faced with an imminent cataclysm that will destroy the magical heritage of their people, a secret conspiracy of mages has resorted to harnessing the powers of Hell to save their legacy. The only mages who can oppose them are Braden and Quin Reis: two brothers with a turbulent past and a caustic relationship. But both Braden and Quin are compromised, harboring terrible and tragic secrets.Will Braden and Quin be able to prevent the unsealing of the Well of Tears? Or will they fall victim to the darkmages' sinister manipulations and join their conspiracy?