A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.

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As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis. Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek goddess Demeter, and resolves to free her from the grip of an unscrupulous antagonist.

Shadow and Technical Boy team up to search for Bilquis, who finds herself captive amid a crisis of identity. While visiting the local chapter of notorious biker gang Lords of Valhalla, Wednesday runs into a familiar face, which puts him in great peril. In purgatory, Laura learns about her own destiny and the powerful enemies determined to prevent her from fulfilling it.

Shadow explores notions of purpose, destiny, and identity with a newly enlightened Bilquis. Elsewhere, Technical Boy struggles with an identity crisis of his own. In his efforts to free Demeter, Wednesday asks a reluctant Shadow to assist in a new con.

Despite his past following him to Lakeside, Shadow makes himself at home and builds relationships with the town's residents. Laura and Salim continue to hunt for Wednesday, who attempts one final gambit to win over Demeter.

In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shocking discovery with deadly consequences. Laura and Salim negotiate with the enemy of their enemy as Bilquis follows her new path.

Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they learn to let go of their pasts. Trapped in a perilous situation, Shadow is surprised by a new side of Wednesday, while Technical Boy attempts to escape the prison of his own mind.

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After Wednesday's death, the Old Gods meet World on neutral ground to recover Wednesday's body. Laura meets with Bilquis, and Shadow agrees to stand vigil on the World Tree in honor of his father. Meanwhile, Tech Boy confronts World and discovers that he's much more than he seems. Written by Gislef