The fate of Salem is in her hands...In the thrilling sequel to The Timeless Ones, Merry finds that sometimes power isn't enough to save the ones you love. As she fights to gain control of her memories and her life, William struggles to overcome the Tall Man's mark and maintain any good that remains inside him.Meanwhile, unnatural disasters plague Salem, intensifying with the approach of William's birthday, the day his light is strongest. As Salem prepares for its annual Halloween celebration, the Tall Man's plot unfolds, and when the doors to the dead open on October 31st, Merry, William, and the people of Salem will face their greatest challenge.