by Nalini Singh
Part of Guild Hunter, book 0.8
First published 2009
In Atlanta, a vampire hunter finds herself trapped between two warring factions. Each side wants to use her skills for their own purposes, but neither tells her the full truth about what they're fighting over. Above the conflict, an angel pulls strings and manipulates both groups to serve a larger agenda she cannot yet see. The hunter must navigate deadly politics where a wrong move could mean death. Her one potential ally is a vampire who offers help, but his motives remain unclear. She cannot tell if he genuinely wants to assist her or if he has his own reasons for getting involved in the factional war. Trust becomes a luxury she cannot afford as the stakes rise. In this world where angels and vampires exist alongside humans, power games have lethal consequences. The hunter must decide who to believe and how far she will go to survive the schemes surrounding her.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, thriller, action, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, trust-issues
Setting: Atlanta
61 pages · Kindle Edition · Berkley