Maeven wakes to find her body possessed by Thulor's powerful demon enemy. Only when he sleeps, is she free to act - to be a thief and spy within the citadel of the enemy. When the demon, Ciabolo, realises she is still aware, he inflicts an even worse fate - keeping her essence alive, while he is still protected from dragon magic and able to draw on it himself. Magic and fighters are not enough to kill the demon and King Westron wants...