Quin might have saved Atesh from the gallows, but her problems didn't end there. Someone's spreading nasty rumours about her. Rumours that edge dangerously close to the truth. Atesh might not have the hangman's noose around his neck anymore, but he has got questions. Lots of them. Is he ready to discover the answers? As a thief, Quin can't afford to get involved in another murder investigation. But when a killer strikes close to home, does she really have a choice?
A monster stalks the streets. Blood stains the cobbles. And to uncover the truth, Quin and Atesh are going to have to learn to trust each other.