The 17th novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series about a brotherhood of vampire warriors and the women who love them.
The Black Dagger Brotherhood is back.
A vampire and a scientist's fates are passionately entwined in a race against time . . .
In the venerable history of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, only one male has ever been expelled - but Murhder's insanity gave the Brothers no choice. Haunted by visions of a female he could not save, he nonetheless returns to Caldwell on a mission to right the wrong that ruined him. However, he is not prepared for what he must face in his quest for redemption.
Dr. Sarah Watkins, researcher at a biomedical firm, is struggling with the loss of her fiance. When the FBI starts asking about his death, she questions what really happened and soon learns the terrible truth: her firm is conducting inhumane experiments in secret and the man she thought she knew and loved was involved in the torture.
As Murhder and Sarah's destinies become irrevocably entwined, desire ignites between them. But can they forge a future that spans the divide separating the two species? And as a new foe emerges in the war against the vampires, will Murhder return to his Brothers... or resume his lonely existence forevermore?
Industry Reviews
Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked. J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series never fail to satisfy! -- Christine Feehan
Ward wields a commanding voice perfect for the genre . . . Intriguing, adrenaline-pumping . . . Fans of L. A. Banks, Laurell K. Hamilton and Sherrilyn Kenyon will add Ward to their must-read list * Booklist *
These vampires are hot, and the series only gets hotter . . . so hot it gave me shivers * Vampire Genre *
J.R. Ward's unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series! -- New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne Brockmann
It's tough to keep raising the bar in a series, but the phenomenal Ward manages to do just that! . . . The world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to grow and become more layered, ramping up the tension, risk and passion. This is awesome stuff * Romantic Times *
Wickedly sexy -- Lisa Gardner
[A] mid night whirlwind of dangerous characters and mesmerizing erotic romance. The Black Dagger Brotherhood owns me now. Dark fantasy lovers, you just got served -- Lynn Viehl, USA Today bestselling author of Evermore