Seven years ago, the Veil that separates humanity from what lies beyond was destroyed, and New Orleans was caught in a war with the supernatural. Now those with supernatural powers are confined to a walled community called the District. Those who live there call the place Devil's Island. Claire Connolly is a good girl with a dangerous secret: she is a Perceptive, a person imbued with magic that has leaked through the Veil. Claire knows that if she reveals her powers, she will be imprisoned on Devil's Island. Unfortunately, because of this, she has absolutely no skill with magic... Liam Quinn knows from experience that magic makes monsters out of the weak, and he has no time for a Susceptible who has no control over her power. But when he sees Claire, French Quarter style, use her powers to save a man from being attacked, Liam decides to bring her to Devil's Island to see the teacher she needs, even though getting her out of his way is easier than getting her out of of your head. But when the Veil threatens to be completely destroyed, Claire and Liam must work together to stop it or New Orleans will burn...