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An undead investigator hunts a recently turned vampire with a lust for violence in this dark urban fantasy from the author of the Riftborn series.
The peace between humans and vampires balances on a knifes edge, ready to descend into murderous chaos at any moment. Its up to the Assembly to discreetly clean up conflicts and track down criminals before bloodshed becomes a cause for concern. Thats where Miles Watson comes in. As an Arbiter, he has free reign to find, adjudicate against, and punish perpetrators. And he operates just far enough outside the law to make sure those who break it get whats coming to them.
But even with unlimited scope and centuries of experience, Miless latest case has his back against the wall. A series of murders are sweeping through the streets of London, and all evidence points toward a new, young vampire as the perpetrator. The only problem: the vampire in question is also the son of a very powerful businessman backed by the Assembly.
Now Miles must navigate not only the Assemblys usual red tape but also a twisted web of politics, underground crime, and dangerous alliances to stop the villain before the body count gets too highor the powers that be catch wind of what hes up to.
Bestselling author Steve McHugh blends the best of horror with classic detective noir in this unforgettable continuation of the blood-curdling adventure that began with Those Who Dwell in Darkness.
Genre: Urban Fantasy
The peace between humans and vampires balances on a knifes edge, ready to descend into murderous chaos at any moment. Its up to the Assembly to discreetly clean up conflicts and track down criminals before bloodshed becomes a cause for concern. Thats where Miles Watson comes in. As an Arbiter, he has free reign to find, adjudicate against, and punish perpetrators. And he operates just far enough outside the law to make sure those who break it get whats coming to them.
But even with unlimited scope and centuries of experience, Miless latest case has his back against the wall. A series of murders are sweeping through the streets of London, and all evidence points toward a new, young vampire as the perpetrator. The only problem: the vampire in question is also the son of a very powerful businessman backed by the Assembly.
Now Miles must navigate not only the Assemblys usual red tape but also a twisted web of politics, underground crime, and dangerous alliances to stop the villain before the body count gets too highor the powers that be catch wind of what hes up to.
Bestselling author Steve McHugh blends the best of horror with classic detective noir in this unforgettable continuation of the blood-curdling adventure that began with Those Who Dwell in Darkness.
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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