SOME SECRETS ARE WORTH DYING TO PROTECT When Werewolves start turning up dead, drained of blood, the City's Alphas turn accusing eyes on the Vampires. It doesn't take much to get the newly-formed Werewolf Alliance riled up. But once Vampires start dying the same way it becomes clear they have a mutual enemy. An unexpected visitor brings news that vulnerable supernaturals from neighbouring towns are also being kidnapped and murdered, and that the City seems to be the focus of the violence. With no idea of the motives behind the attacks, Gabi and the rest of the City's defenders immediately commit to eliminating whoever, or whatever, is behind the bizarre and gruesome acts. Adding to the chaos, demons suddenly attack in unprecedented numbers, stretching the City's supernatural resources thin. The reappearance of an old foe from the Etherworld sparks fears that Mariska is back, still seeking revenge. And that once again she's made powerful, dark alliances. When all fingers point to something hellbent on uncovering whatever secrets the City hides, eyes finally turn to the Magi. A war will be waged for the greatest supernatural prize of them all, and the outcome is impossible to predict. Not even the presence of a powerful Princep and the shocking revelation of Julius's true potential can assure victory for the pure of heart. This time Gabi is determined to get Mariska in her crosshairs, and she's ready and willing to even the score. But there is no guarantee that everyone will survive this trip to Hell and back