Adam Lindale is a bastard. Scum of the earth. He goes from bar to bar, and woman to woman, breaking hearts and lives along the way, without a care in the world. But all this is about to change. On one fateful morning, in the heart of London, Adam is plunged into a world of shadows, a ghostly reflection of his own. A world upon which two great forces have descended, both intent on a titanic clash. Adam becomes a pawn in a surreal game, encountering creatures spoken of by mortals in hushed tones, including God, Satan, and the son of God himself - Nigel.