From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series and the Alpha and Omega novels comes the fourth novel set in the world of Sianim... Sham had spent most of her young life as a sorceress and thief, stealing from Southwood’s nobility to survive. Now Sham must face the greatest test of her skills. A killer has struck Southwood, claiming the lives of nobles. Lord Kerim, Reeve of Southwood, turns to Sham for help. Posing as his mistress, she delves behind castle walls to find the killer. But this murderer is no mortal—and Sham must use all of her magical wisdom to send the demon away. Because the city of Southwood has nowhere to hide—and no time to run...
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"This was one of the early Briggs books I picked up. I detested the cover, which just goes to show you should never judge a book by it's outsides. (the cover is accurate in the girl climbs a rope ladder to escape a wave, but that is about it.) The story weaves revenge, honor, politics, and magic together beautifully. The main character is funny, smart, and generous with her ability to surprise. I thoroughly enjoy this book every time I pick it up for a read."
— Kristen (5 out of 5 stars)
" It would have gotten 5 stars but I felt the ending was lacking something *shrug* For the most part was a page turner and had me giggling plenty. If you've read the other books you'll notice a rather large gap time wise, without a whole lot of explaining how things got the way they are. But I was able to shrug it off and just enjoy the story anyhow. "
— Wynne, 2/12/2014" This was a fast read. Briggs wrote this story with no padding. I would like to see more of Sham in another book. It's a bit of mystery and she is very clever about revealing the clues as she builds the world and the characters. The tension between the two main characters is finely done as well. "
— Joni, 2/12/2014" Wow. Patricia Briggs has done it again. This story has all the homeyness and personality I have found in her other series. I've fallen in love with Sham and Kerim and am desperately hoping that Briggs will consider another installment. "
— Kathy, 2/6/2014" Great book. Sometimes it goes a bit slow, but they are needed to help complete the story. It's worth the read ... "
— Tricia, 1/29/2014" Full of action, a little mystery, and a little romance. A well worth while read. "
— Haley, 1/26/2014" I loved this book Sham was great ! I thought this was much better than the other book I read by Patricia Briggs Bone Crossed , everyone seems to like that series though . This was deff better for me and I want the other ones in this series . (: "
— Ariel, 1/25/2014" Another extremely good book by Patricia "
— Dane, 1/17/2014" This is the best book by Patricia that I have read so far. She is a great writer! "
— Karilee, 12/31/2013" It started off a bit slowly, then picked up. But it waned again. Not her best work, but it wasn't too bad. It was a good bus book. "
— Min, 11/19/2013" I really enjoyed this book. Sham and Kerim were great characters. Also, I was not able to figure out who the demon was until Sham figured it out in the book. I like books that keep me guessing! "
— Gaynell, 10/23/2013" Slow beginning, but worth making it through to really get into the story. "
— Heather, 10/21/2013Patricia Briggs is the author of the Mercy Thompson novels and the Alpha and Omega novels, which have been New York Times bestsellers.