Publisher's Synopsis
From the most ancient of days, the Beast has passed through the seed of generations, preying on the unlucky, the unwary and the unchaste, its appetite ravenous and eternal. This tale of fantasy and horror is the second volume in "The Secret Books of Paradys" series.;Tanith Lee is the author of over 35 novels and short stories on science fiction, fantasy and horror themes. She has been the recipient of the British Fantasy Society's August Derleth Award and has won the World Fantasy Award on many occasions.