A shocking rescue. A new beginning. A dangerous mystery.
Sylvia and Noah have saved Charlie from the auction, and she must now come to terms with answering to the infamous bounty-hunters-turned-private-investigators as her new masters. But after fighting weepers beneath New Ve, filing and making coffee doesn’t seem like a terrible fate.
Unfortunately, menial office tasks are not all that awaits in Charlie’s new life—Henry, a sadistic vampire she once called ‘brother’, comes after her for uncovering his crimes against the crown. Then a clue from her first case leads Charlie to the King of the Barrens, another powerful player whose intentions are enshrouded in secrets.
As usual, Charlie quickly finds herself with more questions than answers. It soon puts her in a position that threatens her all-too mortal life. Can Charlie depend on her sarcastic, cruel partner to help her? Or will this latest adventure finally be her undoing?