Deacon Chalk, an occult bounty hunter, must confront a terrifying supernatural entity that has plunged the city into a nightmare. Chalk's mission is to track down and neutralize a powerful, ancient evil that feeds on fear and despair, a task made more perilous by the fact that the entity's influence warps reality itself. He operates within a gritty, urban landscape where the mundane and the magical collide, relying on his unique skills and arcane knowledge to survive.

The collection presents a series of action-packed supernatural thrillers centered on the occult bounty hunter Deacon Chalk. The stories are characterized by their gritty urban settings and the direct confrontation of dark, otherworldly entities. Readers can expect a fast-paced narrative with a strong emphasis on the protagonist's specialized skills in dealing with the paranormal. The interconnected novellas suggest a developing arc for Chalk and the threats he faces.