Is man the master of his own destiny, or are other, unseen forces at work? Tyler Swanson, a shy kid from a loving family, is forced to face this question when he discovers young love, with the enchanting Lilith, as a young teen. But is her hold on him love, lust, or something else entirely? It is a paradox which follows Tyler through school, into adulthood, and eventually into uncharted and dangerous territories that he never thought possible.