Mr. Becker is an enigma. He enters Tristen's life like a hurricane, bringing pain, chaos and confusion with him. As Tristen learns how to deal with his new life, Mr. Becker has a journey of his own. Returning to Tibet, where he was raised as an orphan, Mr. Becker must face the facts: he's not sure what he's doing. All thaumaturges have had others to instruct them since youth, but the death of the last thaumaturge left Mr. Becker with only the wisdom of ancient scrolls and a wise Lama to teach him the way. To Mr. Becker's dismay, Tristen's Seeker powers are perplexing and unpredictable. Mr. Becker must unlock the secrets of the new Seeker, all while facing the troubles of his past.
