by Kim Harrison
Part of The Hollows, book 17
First published 2023
Rachel Morgan thought protecting Cincinnati's supernatural community as demon subrosa would bring challenges. She never expected this level of chaos. After defeating the trickster demon Hodin, Rachel faces a new threat in his partner called The Mage. This enemy systematically dismantles her support network, starting with a devastating accusation. The Mage pins the murder of an influential coven member on Rachel. Washington's vampire hierarchy responds by threatening to install a new master vampire in Cincinnati. The fallout forces Ivy and Pike underground. Even Trent becomes a target. Rachel watches her carefully built alliances crumble. Her usual supporters cannot help because they are fighting for their own survival. With her back against the wall, Rachel must consider an alliance that goes against everything she believes. The witch-born demon discovers that protecting others demands sacrifices she never imagined making.
Genres: fantasy, paranormal, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cincinnati
438 pages · Hardcover · Ace
Content warnings: violence