Three years have passed in the real world while the siblings were in Fairyland, and a lot has changed. Why are Aubrey and Adrian working for the General, and what goes on inside LIFE, the London Institute For Eternity? Has John really joined forces with the sinister Mr Milton, and what are their plans for the worlds created by human belief? With ancient prophecies foretelling that the End of the World is fast approaching, it's up to Richard, Abigail, George and Elizabeth, with allies old and new, to undertake their most harrowing journey yet, from Heaven to Hell, from Valhalla to the field of Ragnarök. But with the world falling into Chaos, can they really prevent the inevitable? - - - The apocalyptic finale of the Veil Trilogy delves into the darkest sides of human belief, from myths about the battle between light and darkness to the otherworldly denizens of Heaven and Hell. It also explores the history of Christmas, and the festive season's surprising connections to the End of the World.