Publisher's Synopsis
The third volume in award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Colleen Gleason's international bestselling Gardella Vampire Hunter series. Now the undead of Rome race to unravel an ancient mystery--and only one woman can stop them . . . As Rome prepares for its Carnivale, the new leader of the city's vampire hunters, Lady Victoria Gardella Grantworth de Lacy--must prove herself as never before. For, in order to gain access to the secrets of a legendary alchemist, Rome's vampires have allied themselves with creatures as evil and bloodthirsty as they are. Reluctantly, Victoria must turn to the enigmatic Sebastian Vioget for help--just as Max Pesaro arrives to help his fellow slayers, no matter what the price. Desire puts Victoria at the mercy of Sebastian, while loyalty binds her to Max . . . but can she trust either man? Especially when a seductive vampire begins luring her into the shadows . . . Contains mature themes.
