This latest installment in the Chronicles of Everness includes new mythologies: that of the oldtime radio program, "The Shadow," and the three dark gods: Fate, Death, and War.

As in the previous novel, Wright blends classical, Norse, Judeo-Christian, Celtic, Hindu, Persian, and other mythologies into a riveting, though complicated, whole.

Likewise, as in the first novel, Wright contrasts European/Old World mythos with the American ideals of democracy, liberty, and justice.

For example, one character explains how certain symbols/objects have more power in the dream realm because they are deeply ingrained in the collective unconscious (called "racial subconscious" in the book).

The author has said that he has a number of ideas for a third book (tentatively called Gates of Everness), but as of 2008[update] hasn't announced any plans to write it in the immediate future.