In exchange for their freedom, Katelina and Jorick are tasked with testifying about Malick’s bloody revolt to the rulers of the vampire world: the True Council in Munich. With an entourage that includes the unpredictable Verchiel, they’ve barely arrived when Malick strikes the stronghold itself.
Instead of heading home as promised, Jorick derails their escape on a desperate race to retrieve the Heart of the Raven—an ancient relic said to be the disembodied heart of Lilith, the mother of all vampires. Legend claims the artifact grants its bearer unlimited power, and Malick will bathe the world in blood to claim it.
From the high-stakes halls of Europe to the hidden shrines of the East, Katelina must navigate lethal politics and treacherous alliances. But some legends carry secrets far deadlier than myths—and stopping Malick may cost them everything.