New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s dangerous and beautiful world of archangels, vampires, and mortals has never faced a threat this cataclysmic… In the world of angelkind, Raphael and Elena find themselves finally experiencing a year of true peace, free from the wars and archangelic horrors that have plagued them in the past. This tranquility, however, is shattered when the earth beneath the Refuge begins to tremble, threatening the safety of their fragile young and the sanctity of their haven. Amidst this chaos, Elena faces personal turmoil as her father suffers a violent heart attack. This event jeopardizes their fragile attempts at reconciliation and the healing of their painful shared history. As Elena struggles with her grief, Raphael is abruptly pulled away by the sudden disappearance of an archangel, leaving her to face her sorrow alone. The situation grows even more dire with the awakening of an Ancestor, an angel of unparalleled nature, who brings a dire warning to the Cadre. This ancient being speaks of a darkness so profound that it has the power to topple empires and erase entire civilizations. As the Cadre grapples with this ominous threat, they face the terrifying reality that they may not be able to stop the ticking clock that counts down with frightening speed.
Publication date: Berkley (April 23, 2024)
Pages: 398 pages
ISBN: 978-1399625968
ASIN: B0CCNBWMSG
About the author: Nalini Singh is the New York Times bestselling author of the Guild Hunter series, which includes the most recent installment, Archangel’s Resurrection. She is also known for the Psy-Changeling novels, including Resonance Surge, Storm Echo, Last Guard, Alpha Night, and Wolf Rain. Instagram @authornalinisingh
Summary: New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s world of archangels, vampires, and mortals faces a cataclysmic threat. As Raphael and Elena enjoy their first year of peace, an earthquake endangers their haven. Amidst the chaos, Elena’s father’s heart attack disrupts their reconciliation. Raphael is torn away by an archangel’s disappearance. An awakened Ancestor warns of a darkness capable of toppling empires. The Cadre struggles against a ticking clock to prevent an unimaginable disaster.