"Do you believe in magic? As the "Hand of the Island," Thomas Alsop has been chosen to guard Manhattan from evil, using magic that has been passed down from generation to generation in his family. In order to save the souls of the 3000, Thomas must go to extremes and sacrifice everything he's built, including his own fame. Can he uphold his responsibility of saving New York without turning the entire city against him?" -- page 4 of cover.