The first in an all-new fantasy romance series from #1 New York Times bestselling author
Scarlett St. Clair. In this biting feminist retelling of Lilith's story Lilith will rise from
the ashes of her former life to destroy the ancient power that stole everything she loves. ***
She is the beginning and the end. She is peace and chaos. She is terror knocking at the
gates. Estranged from her powerful family Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh a
district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There she uses her magic to steal for a living
attracting the attention of the five governing families and the church which expects women to
remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade she thinks all
her worries are over...until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it. Frantic Lilith turns
to the only man who can help her: Zahariev head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His
currency is information and his power is extortion though he's always had a soft spot for
Lilith. But when the dagger appears he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come.
Together they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their
lives intertwine Lilith realises Zahariev is more than just a friend but their devotion to
each other is a threat - to the truth to the church and to those who want to tear it all
down. A lush friends to lovers romance full of devilish intrigue Terror at the Gates begins
the Blood of Lilith series - a must-read for dark fantasy fans and readers of the Hades x
Persephone Saga. Tropes Friends to Lovers Fantasy Romance Female Rage Feminist Retelling
