"Near-purebred home nocturnus Adrian Breze and his human
mate, Ellen, thought they had dealt with his twin sister,
Adrienne. In fact, they thought she was dead. But she
survived and now leads a faction of the Shadowspawn--the
ancient, shape-shifting, blood-drinking breed who secretly
control the world--that wants to leave just enough of the
human race alive to satisfy their hunger and serve their
needs. She has nothing but hatred and contempt for her
brother, who remains on the side of humanity, fighting with
the Brotherhood against the Shadowspawn. To defeat him, she
has suborned his mentor--the greatest warrior of the
Brotherhood. The man thinks he's bringing a weapon to the
Council of Shadows that will wipe out the Shadowspawn's
leaders. In truth, his actions will make Adrienne
demon-goddess of the world...unless Adrian and Ellen can
turn him back in time"--