After escaping from a life of slavery in Darran, Rialla plans revenge against her former masters--only to be chosen to protect a Darran lord planning to outlaw slavery. Reissue. nFrom 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... nSham had spent most of her young life as a sorceress and thief, stealing from Southwoods nobility to survive. Now Sham must face the greatest test of her skills. n n 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...n