Publisher's Synopsis
Only the gatekeeper can save his soul...It's been four years since Dylan first encountered Derek, a demonic spirit, while under hypnosis. Now eighteen, Dylan is beginning to feel like he can lead a normal life again. His heart is set on college, and a charming classmate at school. But his plans come to a screeching halt when Derek makes a sudden reappearance, looking more sinister than ever.
Father O'Brien has since passed away, leaving Dylan feeling scared and alone. Desperate for help, he turns to Evelyn Nardini, a skilled tarot reader and paranormal expert. After reading Dylan's cards, Evelyn becomes convinced that the elusive hypnotist, Dr. Dark, holds the key as to why Derek has been able to reappear in Dylan's life.
As Dylan begins the search, Evelyn tries to come to terms with Derek's motivations, as well as where the demon lives when he isn't tormenting Dylan. She begins to suspect that Derek is utilizing some kind of gateway from Hell- one that must be destroyed at any cost.
Things come to a twisted turn when Dylan finds Dr. Dark and realizes that the hypnotist is far more involved than he thought, and that without his help, Dylan has no chance of surviving the evil lurking in the shadows...
