Part of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, book 3
First published 2007
Anita Blake finds herself trapped between warring vampires when a rogue master arrives in town. Jean-Claude, who controls the city's undead, claims he wants Anita for himself. His enemies have different plans for her. The vampire politics turn deadly as both sides try to use Anita as a weapon in their territorial dispute. Meanwhile, Anita meets Richard Zeeman, a junior high science teacher whose stunning looks catch her off guard. She believes they are both ordinary humans swept up in supernatural violence. The attraction hits her hard, but nothing is simple when vampires are involved. As the undead war escalates around them, Anita must navigate threats from multiple master vampires while protecting herself and Richard. The battle for control of the city puts everyone at risk, and Anita discovers that surviving means making choices that will change everything.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, supernatural-elements
Setting: City
Period: Contemporary
336 pages · Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence