Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his hometown of Chicago in search of his missing father, recruiting his uncle George and friend Letitia on a journey to find him - a journey that encounters dangers lurking at every turn, especially after sundown.

Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings while Atticus grows suspicious of their hosts at Ardham Lodge who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus' role in their upcoming "Sons of Adam" ceremony.

Leti's plan to open a boarding house on Chicago's North Side is challenged by a series of racist acts - and awakens dormant spirits in the house. Atticus remains burdened by a guilty conscience as George's wife presses him for the full story of what happened in Ardham.

After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana along for the ride.

After making a devil's bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus' pent up rage, leaving Leti deeply disturbed.

In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.

Hippolyta's relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery and Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend.

A distraught Diana finds herself in Captain Lancaster's crosshairs. When a visitor from his past arrives at the boarding house, Atticus and Leti each take steps to protect their future.

With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.

After uncovering the origins of the Book of Names, the gang heads back to Ardham to cast the ultimate spell.