First published 2013
Monza Murcatto, a renowned mercenary captain, is betrayed and left for dead by her employer, Duke Orso. Broken but burning with rage, Monza vows to hunt down and eliminate the seven men responsible for her brother's murder and her own near-fatal injuries. With her life's work in ruins, she assembles an unlikely crew of cutthroats and willing collaborators, each with their own reasons for wanting blood. As Monza's ruthless campaign of revenge unfolds across the war-ravaged hills and cities of Styria, the line between justice and cruelty blurs, and she must confront the true cost of the path she's chosen.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, crime, fantasy, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Styria (Austria)
672 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence