by Anne Rice
First published 2009
Toby O'Dare is a contract killer haunted by his past. When a mysterious seraph offers him a chance at salvation, Toby is whisked back to 13th-century England, where he must navigate a world of ritual murder accusations, child disappearances, and mortal danger. As he fights to protect the innocent, Toby's quest for redemption becomes a story of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of love to transform even the most hardened of souls.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, angels
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, redemption-arc
352 pages · Paperback · Anchor
Content warnings: violence