A stranger arrives in Ellishome, Colorado astride a black horse. His face is that of death, but he is no bogeyman. He is a purveyor of lost souls, and he has come to Ellishome to claim the lives of men, women, and children.

Seth Auburn, an innocent boy, is deeply affected by the horrors plaguing his small town. When Ben, a magical tiger approaches from the meadow beyond his backyard, the stranger is suddenly all too real, and Ben needs Seth's help.

Assembling a band of newfound friends, Seth and his companion travel to a mysterious palace high in the mountains above Ellishome, Colorado. Only there can they find a way to destroy the demon forever, because if Seth fails, it will mean the end - not only of the town and people he loves - but of countless worlds altogether.

Experience a coming of age tale of adventure, monsters, magic, parallel worlds and profound redemption! The story concludes in Snapdragon Book II: In the Land of the Dragon.