While the journal written by the child of the notorious Butcher tells the tale of meat and madness, the true mystery has revealed itself-who is the Butcher's Boy? Were they the first victim of their dark father, or did they become something much worse? The answer to these questions can't come soon enough for the five friends trapped within La Perdita, for now they know there is only one truth in this land-you MUST eat, or you WILL be eaten.