What happens when the world of academia intersects with the occult?

The most powerful witch in England is hell bent on becoming a god, and Philip Entwhistle has made the worst decision of his scholastic career: he plans to stop her. He has no idea what he is up against, and soon discovers he might lose more than just a promotion. A tale of love, revenge and magic propels Philip from his hum-drum life at the university to the Sahara as he unearths a mystery that lay...