No one really knows how the power came to be. Not even The book of Damnation recorded its beginning. But those who have mastered it have always be hunted. In the middle of 17th century, many escaped the burtal witch-hunting in England and France by coming to America. As the burtal persecutionof those with the power spread throughout Massachusetts, the families of Ipswich formed a covenant of silence. And for 300 years, it has kept them safe.
Until now.
To Caleb Danvers, it was another boring day at Spenser. Pogue was doing homework, Reid was talking to Tyler and the teacher was nowhere to be seen