If Jordy is the disease, then Cora must find the cure—after all, Jordy was born evil. Who is there to blame but his mother? Jordy's life has been painted by death and decay. In his childhood, it disturbed him. Now a young adult, he relishes the chaos that follows him and its horrifying effects on the people of Enoch. Cora is desperate for an end to their suffering. Jordy's mere existence puts them all in greater danger than Cora could have ever imagined. Mr. Phim has a plan to help her put a stop to all of it, but Cora doesn't want the responsibility.