While the Great War is raging, a terrifying monster is unleashed. It leaves a trail of death in its wake, and others like it may soon follow. Fleming, a man with a tragic family history and head of the Special Branch of the British Secret Service, is on the case. Guided by the formidable Mycroft Holmes, he is racing against the clock to prevent the enigmatic Dream Whisperer from opening a portal that will allow the Outer Gods' return to Earth. The fate of human civilisation depends on the outcome of a heart-stopping battle of wits, magic, and brutal violence. If you think you know everything about the Cthulhu Mythos, this novel will set you straight. The Outer Gods may be gone for aeons, but they left behind a secret world order.