Shiarra Waynest's detective work was dangerous enough when her client base was strictly mortal. But ailing finances have forced her to accept a lucrative case that could save her firm-if it doesn't kill her first. Shiarra has signed on to work for a high-level mage to recover an ancient artifact owned by one of New York's most powerful vampires.

As soon as Shiarra meets sexy, mesmerizing vamp Alec Royce, she knows her assignment is even more complicated than she thought. Wita a clandestne anti-Other group trying to recruit her and magi being eliminated, hiarra needs back-up and enlists her ex boy-friend-a werewolf whose non-furry form is disarmingly appealing and a nerdy mage with surprising talents. But it may not be enough. In a city where the undead roam, magic rules and even the Others aren't what they seem, Shiarra has just become the secret weapon in a battle between good and evil-whether she likes it or not.