A continuation of the novel “Cold Shores.” The interests of the powerful converge on a young Marcus, who possesses a Word capable of changing the fate of everyone. It seems the boy won’t be able to reach Judea, where the Word must gain full power. However, Marcus finds new and new helpers—and soon there are already 12 of them, the same number as the apostles with the first Redeemer. But is Marcus the new Redeemer for sure—or is he the Tempter, unable to help people?