When the past haunts and the present hunts, only the truth can set them free.

Cody thought he knew Meghan, but after a shocking revelation, he's left grappling with questions about her rare magical abilities. But there's no time for answers—the villain who terrorized them in the previous semester is back. This time, vengeful spirits of the past are rising, and they're coming for Meghan.

As the chilling winter sets in, Cody and Meghan find themselves in a fight for survival against an unseen enemy and their own haunted pasts. Meghan's magic may be their only hope, but she's terrified of her own power. As Cody struggles with his own burgeoning feelings for Meghan, he must help her harness her powers and confront the wraiths hell-bent on her destruction. But with the threat of his own past rising, can he protect Meghan, or will their intertwined destinies lead to their downfall?

In a world where magic is as deadly as it is beautiful, Cody and Meghan must face their pasts, their fears, and their feelings in order to uncover the truth and conquer the terror that stalks them. Time is running out, and in their darkest hour, they'll learn that only the truth can set them free.

Mysterious necromancers. Wicked summoners. Fierce witches. Occasional familiars. Military experiments. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Academy of Ancients will suck you in.