The world would know him as Saint Augustine of Hippo, but before his writings influenced a religion, he was on the road to damnation. At nineteen Augustine is an unwed father beginning his teaching career to support his family. Pursuit of wisdom leads him into the clutches of a powerful occult. To uncover truth, he will journey from Africa to the heart of the Roman Empire, battling adversaries with his charismatic wit and savvy writings. Yet not even the mighty quill can prevent the invading barbarians from bringing one of the greatest nations in history to its knees, threatening to destroy all Augustine has worked for.