by Nalini Singh
Part of Guild Hunter, book 8
First published 2015
Naasir belongs to the Seven, an elite group serving Archangel Raphael. Unlike other vampires and angels in this circle, he carries the wild instincts of a predator. When intelligence reaches them about an assassination plot targeting the former Archangel of Persia, Raphael sends Naasir to locate this ancient being before enemies can strike. The target lies vulnerable in the Sleep of the Ancients, and only Naasir possesses the animal tracking abilities needed for this mission. Andromeda joins the hunt as his assigned partner. This young angelic scholar guards secrets that could endanger them both, yet she finds herself drawn to Naasir's contradictory nature. He shifts between playful and deadly, brilliant and savage. Their search becomes a race against killers who will break the most sacred laws of angel society to achieve their goal. As they track their quarry, Naasir challenges everything Andromeda believes about herself and her world. He offers her a chance to embrace the wild darkness he represents, but first they must survive enemies ruthless enough to destroy ancient taboos.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Persia
Period: Ancient
426 pages · ebook · Gollancz (Orion)