As an era of Accomplice history comes to a close, the Circus of the Hearts Shell transforms the town square into a venue for hellish clowning. Sweeneys forces are closing in on Barny from several directions. Will Fang be reunited with his zombie family? Will Gregor survive a boxing match with the slob demon? Violaines prophecy comes to pass. The troops do something useful. Rudloe confronts the Conglomerate with his cowardice. Damnation—it takes as long as it takes.