Morpho Wilson thought her life was difficult enough. Her father is Pazuzu, the Mesopotamian demon of plague and the Southwest wind. The family is constantly moving in an attempt to elude Pazuzu's murderous ex-wife, a demoness known for killing children. Then something interesting happens. A socially impaired classmate becomes so intrigued by Morpho that he pursues her, despite the mystery surrounding her family and the danger that accompanies it.