Every few minutes, the Midnight Gate cracks open—unleashing dark creatures that threaten to consume the world. Only Daemonists, those blessed with the power to command astral beings, stand between humanity and annihilation. Shaan has dreamed of joining their ranks, of wielding such power to protect those he loves. But his grandmother, his last living family, begs him to choose safety over heroism. When mysterious portals multiply across the globe and governments conscript every able youth into forced service, Shaan can no longer hide from his destiny. As darkness spreads and the apocalypse draws near, Shaan must unlock the depths of his astral abilities to become the world's greatest Daemonist—and discover if one young man's power is enough to save humanity from extinction.