First published 1991
As the millennium turns, the demon Azzie Elbub seeks to ensure the Powers of Darkness emerge victorious in the grand prize competition. His twisted plan? Steal the head of Prince Charming, a powerful being who could tip the scales. But Azzie's machinations set off a frantic scramble, with heroes and villains alike racing to claim the prince's severed head. In this dark fantasy, the fate of the world hangs by a thread as the ultimate prize is fought over with wits, magic, and bare-knuckled cunning.
Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Period: Millennium
279 pages · Hardcover · Bantam Spectra
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence