Misunderstood and overmedicated, twelve-year-old Lilith Bloom finds the prospect of a grand family reunion decidedly dull... That is, until she discovers that the rose garden surrounding her grandfather's Berlin mansion is, well, completely and utterly carnivorous. Armed with Panther, her talking pet whippet, and the help of the mute boy next door, Lilith must unravel the secrets behind the mysterious estate, all while her family remains gloriously unaware that they are about to be devoured.

Astrid is an agent. Stolen from a peaceful childhood, she was raised as a powerful warrior. She couldn't understand why she had been kept away from missions for so long. Now it is time for her first mission as the new Astrid. She is determined not to fail. Jinx is an agent. Chosen from an orphanage, he was raised to be a heartless warrior. He had been going on missions since he was very young and was more experienced than most. But, when a new agent joins the institution, he is given a new mission. One, he can't help but question. As these two young agents meet, powerful forces will awaken and a choice will be made.