Verity knew Cillian Wick and his vicious clan of feeders would come. She never imagined the terrible weapons he would bring. Now her home is under siege, and her enemy's grip is tightening. The battle for Bristol has begun.
But the battle lines are far from clear. With Wick holding the town hostage under threat of brutal consequences, nobody's allegiance is certain. Standing alone amid shifting alliances and uncertain bonds, Verity must call on every shred of the power she's worked so hard to build. And hope it will be enough.