In a story packed with adventure and suspense, Alban Christopher III bravely faces and overcomes every situation thrown at him. When his father commits him to a mental institution, he finds a way to escape - and in the process, he discovers a dark secret. The men of London's high society are capturing and killing poor boys, then discarding the bodies. A cat and mouse game begins - their wealth and power against Alban's instinct and intelligence. In this deeply felt and vividly written narrative, the reader feels what Alban feels. The world becomes as it is through his eyes. That world is often filled with bad men committing crimes against innocent people but, even in the darkest times, Alban sees hope.