"The emotional battle between mind and heart has finally found its way to The Dark Pearl Chronicles." Just as our heroes have finally begun to settle down after their battle with Hades and the Dark Underworld, Ali goes missing and the protagonists soon realize that Hades is back on the loose. His plan this time: to tear Austin away from the others. As Hades' plan begins to take effect, Austin and Katie are forced to decide whether to listen to their minds trying to tear them apart or to listen to their hearts.