Cassel Sharpe’s whole world is magic and fraud—curses and crimes. Cassel used to think he was just an ordinary guy until he realized his brothers manipulate his memories. Now he knows the truth: he is the most powerful practitioner—the master of transformation. Cassel managed to save his brothers from the vengeance of Zakharov. Or did he? He realized he could never be with Lila, and tries to live a normal life. It isn’t easy when you’re born into an old criminal family and your mother is getting more and more reckless every day. He begins to understand what it’s like to be a master and have friends… But normal life doesn’t last long: soon Cassel is being watched by both the FBI and the mafia. He has to confront the past—the one he remembers only in fragments—and the past that can destroy his family and his future. Cassel must decide which side he’s on, because neutrality isn’t an option. To survive, he’ll have to uncover a murder and pull off a huge con. Love is a curse, deception is the only way out—and in this dangerous game, you can’t afford to lose.