There are creatures abroad in the Shadow Realm; teenagers who were once taken out of their time and place by a sinister force. But somehow, these youths - called Shades - have found their way back to our world. The question is how . . . and why.
Shine is a Shade, lost to darkness and the night. Trapped in Cairo, far away from his home and his friends, he is caught up in a fierce struggle. Hideous Shadow creatures wage a guerilla battle against humanity, destroying whoever they can find. Even the shades Nathan and Cassandra are helpless against the escalating chaos.
Shine soon discovers that ruthless Savants from the shadow realm are planning to change and inhabit the world. When a black sun begins to rise in the west, Shine knows that their power is almost absolute. As daylight is consumed by darkness, Shine must confront a terror that extends from ancient Egypt to the end of time . . .
This is the final book in a thrilling new series by one of Australia's best-known horror writers.