A genie may grant his master 3 wishes but what happened in Refton City in the autumn of 2005 was no fairy tale... Bruce Matthews and Jeremy Slone are unlikely friends. Bruce's father died when he was only a toddler but with his mother he lives a life of contentment. Jeremy's domestic situation is less pleasant. His father is an impatient, violent man while his mother lives in a world altered by prescription medication. While visiting Bruce's Uncle George, Jeremy discovers a mysterious old book of spells. Within weeks he obtains everything his adolescent heart desires. In the process, however, he loses himself in more ways than one. As violent killings ensue, Bruce calls on the help special detective Thomas Crouse. Together they journey to a foreign country, hunting a twisted ancient evil, hoping to stop it before it brings Hell to earth. But such a supernatural evil will only be defeated by the divine good.