Cassandra Palmer recently defeated a god. Now shouldn't she get a break before assuming the job as the Pythia, clairvoyant to the supernatural communities. That doesn't leave down time unless she rolls over and plays dead for the assassins sent to kill her, whoever it is. She has never been trained in her job or powers, and almost every group wants to control her. Cassie won't buy into that scenario. She has to prepare for her coronation and figure out her relationship with the Vampire senator Mirecea .Someone wants her dead. She wants to save the world, and her mother. If she can find the time.

Wow, the sheer amount of action almost carries you past the well-developed characters, and the number of strange supernaturals, a dragon, and demigods. It is a book that grabs and holds you till the last page arrives while you are still encompassing all the twists and turns. She joins an elite group with Laurell Hamilton, and Charlaine Harris. Enjoy. I did. ~~ Pam Allan