by J.R. Ward
First published 2011
Homicide detective Thomas "Veck" DelVecchio Jr. carries the weight of his father's crimes. The serial killer's son walks a thin line between justice and revenge as he works cases that mirror his own dark inheritance. Internal Affairs officer Sophia Reilly watches him closely. Her assignment requires professional distance, but her feelings pull her closer to the troubled detective. Both officers encounter Jim Heron, a enigmatic figure who knows more than he should about their intertwined fates. Veck battles the darkness he inherited while Sophia questions whether duty or desire drives her interest in him. Their investigation draws them into a supernatural war where angels and demons clash for human souls. Jim Heron serves as their unlikely protector as ancient forces threaten to claim them both. Veck must choose between the vengeance that calls to him and the redemption that seems impossible. The battle for good and evil plays out through their personal struggles with duty, love, and the sins that define them.
Genres: romance, mystery, crime, fantasy, thriller, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, supernatural-elements
481 pages · Kindle Edition · Berkley
Content warnings: violence