It is the beginning of the twenty-first century. Earth is unstable due to the influences of good and evil, and the immortal gods from the Council of Elders and the Brotherhood do not know its fate. The protocol requires summoning a human Observer, who reports to the gods about mankind's state of affairs in an effort to return equilibrium to the planet. Catriona Blair is chosen, and taken away to the Thirteenth Realm. Forced to spend time in the proverbial heaven and hell, she is manipulated by both immortal groups. During her trial, Cat discovers the reason she was selected, and that one...

Phase two of The Questioning has begun, and Catriona is in the Shadow Temple deep within the walls of the Fortress of Shadows. Ruarc, her cunning host and captor, spins a web of deceit, and Cat finds herself thrown in the middle of her greatest challenge. She hides her immortality behind human flesh while navigating her way through Ruarc's twisted version of The Questioning, only to discover the trials call upon incredible strength. The strange, illusive energy within the Fortress makes it difficult for Heron to assist her, and too much is at stake. With each obstacle, Cat struggles to...