The world of Ashford is a dystopian nightmare, where every citizen is branded with a death date tattooed onto their arm, their lives dictated by the oppressive Righteous Authority. Genevieve, a quiet librarian, works at the West End Library, finding solace in the dusty shelves and whispered stories of the past. But Genevieve's own story is far from peaceful - her death date is rapidly approaching, and she is determined to uncover the truth behind the Righteous Authority's cruel system before her time runs out.
Genevieve's search for answers leads her to a forbidden romance with Patrick, a professor with dark secrets. When her death date passes without incident, Genevieve finds herself pulled into a dangerous underground network known as the Guild, where ghosts - those who have defied the system - band together in rebellion. Rescued from certain death by the mysterious and brooding Tristian, Genevieve is thrust into the heart of the Guild's fight against the Righteous Authority.
