Thomas Francis Murphy

While searching for a missing Alexandrian, Rick and his group encounter a mysterious collective, its inhabitants unlike any they have come across.

Following the discovery of the Malum, John acquires the help of Cotton to find out more about the Grand Rite. Mary tries to regain control of Mercy, and Tituba is tasked by the hive to discover the secret of John Alden that he has killed to keep.

Members of the group scavenge for supplies. Meanwhile, back in Alexandria, someone must make a morally challenging decision.

A face from John's past comes to Salem, and Mary's plans nearly come apart when she loses control of Mercy Lewis. Elsewhere, Mary's most trusted ally, Tituba, is forced to deceive John to eliminate a threat that endangers her mistress.

The stakes grow higher and higher as different paths cross, and the group enact an intricate and dangerous plan.

Mary receives much needed assistance from a former foe to keep Salem under the management of the witches.