by Neil Young
First published 2013
Five years have passed since the catastrophic events that shattered Lexa Lash's life. The deadly assassin still seeks her revenge, but her allies have dispersed across the globe. Linda Vane, Brian Cooper, and the enigmatic Lang Shen have gone their separate ways, yet their shared trauma continues to bind them. Now the Eldest and his ruthless student Takahashi Matsuo have begun executing their sinister scheme. Lexa's world burns around her as these enemies emerge from the shadows. She must decode the secrets of the ultra-secret organization called the Loved Ones to save herself and her scattered friends. But a new enemy rises from the darkness, one so twisted that even the psychotic killer Karl once recoiled in horror. Lexa faces threats on multiple fronts as she fights to uncover the truth and survive the conspiracy that targets them all.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, revenge, scattered-allies
528 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: violence