His investigation took him into the dark underbelly of Chicago’s supernatural scene: a lair of vampires, seeking a cure for their thirst; a shadowy warlock, manipulating forces beyond human comprehension; and the ever-watchful Warden Morgan, a powerful member of the White Council, who, unbeknownst to Dresden, had received whispers of the murders.

As Harry dug deeper, he uncovered the truth: a potent drug called ThreeEye, a concoction that granted mortals temporary access to Wizard Sight, but with a devastatingly addictive and mind-shattering side effect.

He learned that Victor Sells was the mastermind behind this dangerous operation, creating ThreeEye to gain an edge over Johnny Marcone, Chicago’s ruthless mob boss.

He had abandoned his humanity, using the energy of thunderous storms and the orgiastic rituals held at his mansion to fuel his magic, turning his home into a breeding ground for dark forces.

Morgan's testimony before the White Council, acknowledging Harry's guiltlessness, finally lifted the death sentence that had hung over him since his teenage years, a lingering consequence of a past misstep.