Magic is Allie Beckstom's blessing and curse. As a Hound, she uses her gifts to track down practitioners who abuse their power, and then stops them from inflicting harm on unsuspecting innocents. Unfortunately her spells have taken a toll on her, physically marking her and erasing her memories - including those of the man she loves.

'Every time you use magic it uses you back. Sure you could magic yourself a photographic memory for that big test for that big interview for that big stock market job. And all it cost you was a nice case of liver failure. Or the memory of your lover's name.' Magic is Allie Beckstom's blessing and curse. As a Hound she uses her gifts to track down practitioners who abuse their power and then stops them from inflicting harm on unsuspecting innocents. Unfortunately her spells have taken a toll on her physically marking her and erasing her memories - including those of the man she loves. But lost memories aren't the only things preying on Allie's thoughts. Her late father a prominent businessman - and sorcerer - has somehow channeled himself into her mind. With the help of the Authority a secret organization of magic users she hopes to gain better control over her own abilities - and find a way to deal with her father . . .