First published 2013
Nick Gautier has his driver's license, but turning sixteen brings problems beyond traffic tickets. While his classmates stress about prom dates and college applications, Nick battles enemies determined to end his life. He can no longer trust the people around him. His sole remaining ally is the very person prophesied to kill him eventually. Nick serves the undead in a world far from ordinary teenage concerns. His enemies have awakened an ancient power that terrifies even gods. Nick must learn to command the elements, particularly fire, to survive this new threat. Fire shows no mercy, and mastering it may destroy him from within. To live through this battle, Nick will need to sacrifice part of himself. The smartest sacrifice is rarely the safest choice. Sometimes the best move confuses enemies and leaves you questioning yourself. Sometimes you must rely on your enemy to rescue your friends. But Nick faces an impossible question: what happens when that enemy is yourself?
Genres: fantasy, action, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, sacrifice
451 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Griffin
Content warnings: violence