Following the explosive ending of Judas Kiss, Helena Carey's world has been blown apart. Many of those she cares about have died and the life of her best friend hangs in the balance. Now she must find a way to rebuild her shattered life whilst assisting Leo Harrison, and the police, build their case to bring those responsible to justice. Through it all, Leo and Helena begin to find the happiness they nearly lost as they embark on a life together. Six years after the events that nearly drove them apart, their passionate relationship is also one of happy domesticity. Then, just as the darkness appears to be waning, tragedy strikes one who has suffered the most. It forces Helena to confront her past actions surrounding the mysterious Elisabeth Bathory; a woman without rules, boundaries or conscience. A history bathed in blood, she is hell bent on revenge and no one is safe. As Leo and Helena are once again plunged into events beyond their control, they realise they are part of a game to which they do not know the rules. The result will change their lives forever."