"A can't-miss entry in one of the best urban-fantasy series currently being
published."-Booklist (starred review) As Chicago's 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 this… Long ago Susan Rodriguez was Harry's
Dresden's lover-until 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 Harry's help
more than ever. For the vengeful Duchess of the Red Court has discovered a secret Susan has
long kept from everyone-including Harry-and she plans to use it. To prevail Harry may have to
unleash the full fury of his untapped power-and he may have no choice but to embrace the
darkness within himself. Because this time he's fighting to save his child.
