They've come back...An ancient ruler returns to Earth, forcing those who remain to choose sides. Alex, prophesized to lead the resistance, is a reluctant pawn in a war without clear victors.The Shiners are not only an enemy but also an army of emotionless killers who wear the faces of loved ones. In this twisted landscape, it's hard to know which side you should be fighting for.Unsure of what she's become, Alex battles her own tormented emotions to find the truth. Can she rise above the darkness? Or will she ultimately descend into its cold embrace?Descent is Book Three in the Forgotten Origins Trilogy