Valerie's not just going to sit around and turn into some weepy Cancer. There are places to go, people to see, mysteries to solve, and what's up with that glowing snake thing? Caleb's up for joining her in all crazy adventures, but the situation's looking more and more dire. His father's on the verge of dying, Valerie's curse is getting stronger, and it looks like they're about to continue his dreadful family legacy. Alex has made a risky bargain with the creator of the zodiac curse, hoping to save Amanda. He knows it'll probably cost him his life, and that's fine; he'll do anything for her sake. But the cost may be even higher than he realizes. It may be higher than he can possibly imagine.