THE YEAR 1935. Following Huey Laforet's escape from prison, New York
City has been plunged into turmoil-- especially at Firo's casino. Things
took a turn for the unexpected when a suspicious visitor from the
Runorata Family showed up at the establishment, and now Firo has his
hands full with mysteries and problems to solve...Meanwhile, the
alchemists begin setting their agenda into motion. Why are they
converging on New York? Where will Nader's path lead him next? What does
the assassin Vino have to do with all of this--and whose side is he on?