Caliban Leandros has a problem: he's half-monster on his father's side. His alcoholic Gypsy mother is long dead, he's been running for his life for years, and his only ally is his half-brother Niko, whose discipline and knowledge are frightening. He is terrified by his monstrous heritage and knows only that the Grendels--who are actually known as the Auphe (basis for the mythical elves but nothing like them)--are closing in.

Now, in New York City, their long run is coming to an end... and Cal will finally learn why he was born.

(Source: Roc)