âA canât-miss entry in one of the best urban-fantasy series currently being published.ââBooklist (starred review)
As Chicagoâs only professional wizard, Harry Dresden has faced demons, vampires, werewolves, dark sorcerers, and hosts of horrors from beyond the mortal realm. But nothing could have prepared him for thisâŠ
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Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry's Dresdenâs loverâuntil she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her caught between humanity and the relentless bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. She disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it. Now, she needs Harryâs help more than ever.
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For the vengeful Duchess of the Red Court has discovered a secret Susan has long kept from everyoneâincluding Harryâand she plans to use it. To prevail, Harry may have to unleash the full fury of his untapped powerâand he may have no choice but to embrace the darkness within himself.
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Because this time, heâs fighting to save his child.