by Nalini Singh
Part of Guild Hunter, book 16
First published 2024
Raphael and Elena finally enjoy their first year without war or supernatural horrors plaguing their world of archangels, vampires, and mortals. Their peace shatters when earthquakes rock the Refuge, threatening the angel children sheltered there for centuries. Elena's father collapses from a heart attack, cutting short their fragile attempt to repair their broken relationship. An archangel vanishes without warning, pulling Raphael away from Elena's side during her crisis. Then an Ancestor emerges from his ancient Sleep to deliver a chilling warning to the Cadre. A primordial darkness approaches, one that has toppled empires and erased entire civilizations throughout history. The Cadre has always stood as the ultimate power, but this enemy may prove beyond even their combined strength. Time runs short as an invisible countdown accelerates toward catastrophe. Elena must navigate personal loss while the supernatural world faces potential extinction.
Genres: romance, fantasy, supernatural, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Refuge
378 pages · Paperback · Gollancz