Eris, Goddess of Discord, has protected Gavin Maenad from birth. Gavin is a Halfling, the bastard son of a god and a human. He has no idea what he is or where he comes from, but suspects his absent father is the source of his ability to see into the souls of others. With Eris' invisible guidance, Gavin uses his power to determine who is fit to live... and who is not. As with all secrets, though, Gavin is discovered. Halflings are forbidden on Olympus, but Eris realizes she's not ready to give Gavin up yet. To keep him, she must defy the Fates and risk invoking the wrath of the gods.