This is the story of how a virtuous young man becomes an Exorcist's Apprentice, and lover. _ _ _ In the year 1912, Elio Ofir is the perfect 18-year-old young man. He's well-mannered, god-fearing, and on his way to the prestigious Howard University. That is--until one night's indiscretion awakens something dark inside of him, something demonic. His only hope is Father Marcellinus, notorious priest exorcist with a dark secret. But what's happening to Elio is unprecedented, and he must travel all the way to the Vatican to investigate his strange new powers, while dealing with strange new urges towards Father Marcel.