Fasman is a talented writer, and many aspects of this book were generally engaging and interesting. However, these elements are too disparate and never manage to mesh into a satisfying whole. The chapters about the objects are never well-integrated, and unfortunately the ending is extremely unsatisfying.Paul Tomm is a young reporter who finds himself into something big when he looks into the death of an Estonian history professor. The story draws him into the world of alchemy and conspiracy, bringing him into physical and spiritual danger.