Heaven is not what Kai imagined. What surprises him isn’t the mythical beasts running free, scorching drought, or the misguided reputation he has as a hero by stranger and family alike. He only imagined his true love, Sophia.

Reuniting with her isn’t a goal — it’s everything. To rescue her from the perilous city of Asphodel and spend eternity together in Elysium, Kai makes a deal with the mortal council that speaks for missing gods.

Save heaven. Save Sophia.

Kai must confront a scourge of myths — creatures created from the desires of those unsatisfied with an imperfect afterlife. However, Kai is no Hercules. Instead, he has a unique ability to speak with so-called monsters, ranging from ancient mythologies to new legends.

Yet, despite his successes, the council stalls and Kai is faced with the choice between heaven, family, and glimpses of his love at the fence between cities. Each stolen moment risks more than being cast out. If they’re caught together, they’ll be separated by more than a fence.

Torn between duty and love, Kai must overcome more than myth before heaven burns and love decays into death.