"Our world is not what it seems. I've learned this from a metamorphic madman with submarines, jet packs, computers, shock waves, and minion armies at his metal fingertips." Morgoz the Dark Destroyer has fallen for Zarena, the amphibious blue historian he captured as part of his world domination plan. Or has he? For an incarnation of chaos he's unexpectedly civilized, but she distrusts his motives. Plus, his mechanical hands are rather creepy. Beset by unruly wolf-boys, murderous ex-girlfriends, and mercenary warriors, Zarena hopes she'll survive long enough to discover the truth and return to her people. Then Morgoz reveals a reality-bending secret--and forces her to make a critical choice.