Kidnap, conspiracy, and the return of a primal force from the dawn of the universe. Doctor Who legend the Brigadier fights to protect not only the UK, but the world itself!
Professor Edward Travers plans to return to the Det-Sen Monastery to clear his mind of the Intelligence once and for all. But he never makes it. The Vault want him, but an old friend is waiting in the wings to help.
Owain Vine is in Japan on a pilgrimage to cleanse himself of the taint he feels in his soul. Soon a happy reunion takes place, and Owain learns that past friendships are not what they seemed.
Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart is haunted by the spectre of his brother, James, who refuses to stay dead.
The stage is set for the long, dark night of the Intelligence.