Gentle Reader, this is the ninth book in this story. Although you can choose to start here, you may find it more rewarding to read the story from the beginning with the first novel, White Tiger.

In response to readers’ requests I’ve added a list of characters at the end.

Note for parents/teachers

My books are sometimes shelved as ‘Young Adult’. This novel contains adult themes that a less mature reader may find disturbing. Parental discretion is advised.