Forced to separate from her family, Elisse leaves the spooky city of New Orleans to launch himself into a savage battle across the United States, with the sole purpose of protecting those he loves from the haunting mysteries that surround his existence. But Elisse doesn't travel alone. The monster within him roars loudly, and his pilgrimage takes him to the desert landscapes of Utah. There he meets Adam, a peculiar boy with whom he begins to establish an important emotional bond. But the desert hides terrible secrets, and Elisse will have to make, once again, a decision that could endanger not only his life, but that of a new family of wanderers desperate for his help. The bonds of loyalty will be put to the test and the bravest will be the only survivor.