Part of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, book 28
First published 2021
Rafael rules the wererats of America, but his crown faces its deadliest challenge yet. A younger rival has emerged with dark secrets that threaten both wererats and vampires alike. This new enemy believes America has room for only one supernatural king and sees Rafael as nothing more than a servant to the bloodsuckers. Rafael turns to his trusted ally Anita Blake, asking her to stand beside him in a fight to the death. But many of his own people question this alliance. They worry their king relies too heavily on Anita and her vampire connections. As the challenge approaches, Rafael must journey into the magical depths of wererat tradition to find the power and brutality needed to protect his people. He will either emerge victorious or die in the attempt. The fate of both supernatural communities hangs in the balance.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: America
258 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence