New Rome perches upon the shores of the Thamis River, and in its depths a teeming mass of humanity lives under the iron fist of an Empire which never fell to Vandals or Christianity. Under the cover of coalsmoke fog, secret societies bloom—thieves and murderers, lords and bullyboys. For years Gemma Dove has planned revenge against the man who murdered her parents; so too has Avery Black sworn vengeance against the Priory. Now that their paths have crossed, they might bring down a monster and deal the blasphemers of the Nailed God a stinging blow. Under soot-stained skies and flickering gaslamps, from the crowded poor-schools and gin-soaked tenements to the glittering whirl of Society, plans, treachery, and counter-betrayal are afoot. If Avery can convince Gemma of his trustworthiness, the duo might stand a chance. But if any suspect who Miss Dove truly is, not even the gods might save her… Praise for the "Lilith Saintcrow is a master at world building. And her imagination is endless. I can't wait to see what's next."—Cheryl B, Goodreads reviewer of Sons of Erik "Saintcrow writes stories that are almost always nonstop action from beginning to end. Her women are kick-ass strong, her men ruggedly handsome and dedicated to the women they serve. It isn't a bad combination at all."—CJ Reading of The Watcher Series. About the Lilith Saintcrow lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her children, dogs, cat, a library for wayward texts, and assorted other strays.