What is this fine black powder that leaks from Hugo's eyes? Does it have anything to do with his stolen night with Kelsey? Did he somehow give it to her? Is he responsible for this entire outbreak? He was the only one outside in the middle of the night when he first saw the darkness cover the sky like clouds. Now it's hit the whole town like a plague.The Darklings is a teen love story and thriller set in the ashes of California's wildfires. Follow a circle of high school friends through doubt and distrust, accusation and blame, and riots and fire to eventual redemption in the rich world of wineries and mansions in Sonoma County.?