Satan has a devious plan. It starts with the creation of a son, Joshua. Another child, Alexander, is produced by goodness to counterbalance this. Their lives and development are contrasted. Joshua is guided by evilness, Alexander by an ancient order of holy men and wizards, the Brethren of Light.
As a part of Satan's plan, an army of demons viciously attacks Chicago and is eventually driven back by Alexander, the Brethren and the military.
To get revenge, the Citadel of the Brethren comes under siege. Satan's true plan is revealed - will Alexander and his Brethren be enough or will Divine intervention be necessary?
This novel has graphic descriptions of extreme evilness, violence and some sex.