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In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps.

At the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her... read more

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  • “"We engage in politics because it is required of us. If vampires would simply act appropriately, there'd be no need of it." He glanced at me. "We should have that embroidered on a T-shirt."”
    Ethan
  • “I will have you. Body, mind, and soul. And I won't share you with anyone else.”
    Ethan Sullivan
  • “"That Guy, is a douche. Asterisk, I hate him. Footnote, he can suck it."”
    Lindsey

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Organizations edit see section history

  • Greenwich Presidium: The European council that rules American vampire houses
  • Red Guard: A clandestine organization of vampires whose mission is to keep an eye on the Greenwich Presidium and the Houses' Masters to ensure vampires are treated fairly
  • The Order: The governing body of sorcerers

First Sentence edit see section history

It was like a scene from a divorce: belongings divided into piles; books labeled with one owner's name or the other; and everyone emotionally exhausted.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter One - Boxer Rebellion
Chapter Two - Pas de Deux
Chapter Three - Founding Fathers
Chapter Four - Visiting Hours
Chapter Five - Vampires, Interrupted
Chapter Six - Ladies and Gentlemen, the Replacements!
Chapter Seven - The Case of Vampire vs. Vampire
Chapter Eight - Eggsactly
Chapter Nine - The Icy Precipice
Chapter Ten - Gold Member, Red Guard
Chapter Eleven - Immortally Irrevocable
Chapter Twelve - The First Rule of Fright Club
Chapter Thirteen - Madness
Chapter Fourteen - Parental Patronage
Chapter Fifteen - Boys, Booze, Beef, and Bets
Chapter Sixteen - Card Tricks
Chapter Seventeen - Never Gonna Give
Chapter Eighteen - Sealed with a Kiss
Chapter Nineteen - Giving Chase
Chapter Twenty - Let Them Fly

Glossary edit see section history

  • Sentinel: An official title given to someone as protector of their respective vampire house

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 7 of 8 in Chicagoland Vampires. (standard series)

Preceded by Biting Cold, and followed by Biting Bad.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Chloe Neill (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: NAL Trade
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 5, 2013
ISBN: 978-0451237101
Page Count: 368

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3614.E4432 H68 2013
  • Dewey: 813.6

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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Some Girls Bite
  • Friday Night Bites
  • Twice Bitten
  • Hard Bitten
  • Drink Deep
  • Biting Cold

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