From one of the original masters of romance, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bertrice Small invites you back to the magical, sensual world of Hetar. The time of peace is over. After the murder of her husband, Lara, half faerie, half human, must leave the home she has made in the Outlands and follow the destiny that has long called her. Using her brilliant sword and even sharper mind, Lara must journey toward the coast, seeking alliances...

Lara, faerie woman of Hetar, needs the support of her Shadow Prince more than ever when her formidable powers aren't enough to stop the darkness from converging on the peaceful world she has struggled to preserve.

Trained in the rites of the spirits to become the Keeper and Seeker of Edgewood, twins Moria and Ashyn are separated during a visit to the Forest of the Dead, where they learn that shadow stalkers have been killing all visitors.

Susan Melville certainly doesn't look the part of a fierce assassin. But the prim middle-aged spinster plays that role to the hilt when the occasion demands it. Although her free-lance hit-lady days are over, she still dabbles in a meaningful murder, if the victim is deserving.But this time, she's bound and determined to uncover another kind of mystery and exact a very personal revenge. With her U.N. connections and some high-class finagling, Susan...