<b>In this unforgettable finale to the Maeve’ra trilogy, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes has crafted a heart-pounding story about destiny, loyalty, and the many shades of betrayal.</b><br><b>&nbsp;</b><br>Malachi Obsidian has been his guild’s prophet ever since he was a child. Years ago, he envisioned a future in which his sister, Misha, ruled and the vampires’ empire was destroyed. His people have made many questionable decisions to keep their dream alive, and now Misha is finally on the verge of becoming queen of the serpiente, just as Malachi predicted.<br><br>When a mercenary from the vampires’ inner circle proposes a daring plan to bring down the empire of Midnight once and for all, Malachi knows the shameful truth about Misha, but he must feign support for his unstable sister so his prophecy can be fulfilled. He must do it for his family, for his people—and for their freedom.<br><b>&nbsp;</b><br>&nbsp;<br><b>Praise for the Maeve’ra trilogy: </b><br>&nbsp;<br>“Atwater-Rhodes made a splash with her first novel. . . . Since then she has continued writing lush fantasies of fully realized, well-conceived worlds, and the first volume in the new Maeve’ra series is no exception.” —<b><i>Booklist</i></b><br>&nbsp;<br>“Edgy world building, with cultures and societies based loosely on real history, is compelling. This book is highly recommended for Atwater-Rhodes fans and urban fantasy or alternate reality readers.” —<b><i>VOYA</i></b><br>&nbsp;<br>“A satisfying read.” —<b><i>SLJ</i> </b><br>&nbsp;<br>“Plenty of fun ahead for the author’s many fans.” —<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br>&nbsp;<br>“In this second installment in the trilogy, Atwater-Rhodes thickens the plot and carefully crafts a tale of suspense and intrigue.” —<b>The Bulletin</b>