Nick Traverson and his mom have been moving from town to town for as long as he can remember, so when they end up in quiet, isolated Averton, OR, he thinks he knows exactly what to expect. Instead, he finds himself in a world of magic, monsters and murder. At the heart of it is the Monsidian Orb, an ancient artifact of great power that could prove deadly in the wrong hands. The last Guardian died protecting it five years ago, leaving it weakened and vulnerable. Now, it's up to Nick and his new friends to protect the orb from those who would use its power for their own devices, all while searching for the child who will become The Four-Year-Old Guardian....