Gabriel Marino is an editor of self-improvement books. Life is looking good for Gabe: His job at a small publishing company is stable, and he just got promoted. Then dark signs and portents occur after Gabe participates in a bizarre ritual: Unprovoked conflicts spring up with his coworkers, and a moron he despises becomes his boss. He starts receiving e-mail messages from supernatural beings. A corporate retreat turns savage. Perhaps worst of all, Gabe's beautiful assistant is becoming a deliciously evil distraction. Will Gabe survive the unimaginable nightmares he faces?