Will they be ready for an Apocalypse in Los Angeles? Four young adults are reluctantly recruited into the Circle of Augustus, a fighting sect dating back to the Roman Empire. They are supposed to defeat Red Souls, an invisible enemy attacking the minds and emotions of people in L.A. It takes astral senses to detect Red Souls. These new Circle members do not have them.A mysterious woman named Gem, calling herself the Guardian of the Astral Gate, becomes their teacher and guide. Can they believe what she tells them about the Astral Underworld and the plan of its ruler, Jat the Deceiver, to take over the city? Gem brings them into experiences they can scarcely believe and exposes them to dangers they barely escape. They must decide whether to deny the experiences or fight by her side to drive the Red Souls back to the Underworld.How are Red Souls getting into Los Angeles? Why isn't the Astral Gate keeping them out as it is designed to do? Each member of the Circle will contribute their own unique ability to the solution. Their lives will become unrecognizable to them in the process. No turning back.