Publisher's Synopsis
The centuries old action was the dream of every witch and warlock. They knew the prize offered for bidding would give them tremendous power, and they would do anything for a chance to win the prize. However Laura Johnson had heard the rumors that only the winner returned alive, and she wanted no part of it. Nevertheless, when her father was slain for his invitation, she knew she had to go to find out who had murdered her father, while keeping from killed herself. Accompanied by her father's friend Edward Peters, Laura confronts, werewolfs, golems, and the most powerful sorcerers in the world. Yet, when the appointed hour arrives, they find they have survived only to face the greatest danger of all.
