Synopsis: "For the first time in his life, Edward Macleod has a purpose. He's sprouted wings and finally found confirmation that he is indeed one of the magical Guardians of the Afterlife. Now Edward must rescue his mother and all his new friends from the Jackal. But time is quickly running out and he needs to master his Ghuardian powers firs. Without them, he doesn't stand a chance in the ultimate battle—and the souls of those closest to him will be lost forever. — quoted from the first printings American paperback's back cover.