Five friends are magically transported from a weekend getaway in the northern mountains of New England to the ruined world of Bachaan. Matt Hartman leads his friends across the ravaged land in search of a way back home, but they soon realize they must combat a dark enemy whose savaged obsession has wiped out millions of people. As they learn clues about an ancient legend and discover the magical powers of the four Offerings, they pursue a prophecy that could free Bachaan from darkness but very well cost them their lives.

Michael was born in 1969. He lives with his wife and their two children in Massachusetts. This is Michael's first novel.