Welcome to the clandestine world of Zion, a hidden encampment nestled in the greenway of Northern Jersey, just a stone's throw from Princeton University. Here, a wacky band of academic dropouts and nonconformists gather to grow weed and make music.

Hades, the first charismatic leader, rules the nocturnal assembly of misfits with a genial smile and an eye for pranks. Together with his companions, Wiggy and Jag and Uncle, they navigate wilds of The Delaware and Raritan Canal and environs, weaving their cultivation of cannabis, free-spirited jamming sessions, and interplanetary ambitions into an intoxicating spell.

Emmett the shamus reveals the history and metaphysical mechanics of the ritual of self-nullification, an epiphany he achieves whilst walking the canal with his buddy Stretch. Then he shifts the reader's focus to Atlantic City's history as a premier seaside resort and mobster hangout. Along the way, Enoch's origin story, the nullification of his self in the service of the Interworld. The narrative winds its way around the New York, New Jersey and Philly mobs as they size up Atlantic City for control. The deep dive is Philly, where lie Emmett's roots, the home of the most vicious contender for ownership of The Boardwalk Empire, Little Nicky Scarfo.

Moishie, Brother A, and Auntie Mim have gone underground where they ply the hallucinogenic tea trade in Babylon. Auntie Mim's secret brew is sold in clubs and coffeehouses with hushed whispers and discreet ads.

The story unfolds with the formation of a new band under the watchful eye of Delivery Boy and Fat Face Sandalphon, The Judges, who navigate their way through a transformed music scene. The band members include Sunshine, the genial giant metal drummer, Honey B, the soulful B3 player on synth and vocals, Lefty, the quiet enigmatic woman of bass, Slasher, killer guitar phenom, and Opener, sinister blues harp player.

The story unravels as the Tribe Heads proceed to Joey's alleged final resting place and on to the electrifying performance at the Westbury Music Fair. Emmett witnesses Isis' mysterious rite, The Palace of the Bone of Heaven, as the Judges' journey winds to a close.