Vax is a witch -- and a Hunter. But he hasn't hunted evil for years; not since he had to kill his wife almost a century ago.

Jess is a reporter. Not long ago, she was investigating a string of missing girls when her younger sister went missing and was later found tortured, raped and murdered as a warning to her to stop the investigation. But Jess discovers at least one of the men involved in her sister's death is a vampire and she's determined to find everyone involved and make sure each one pays.

Vax is drawn into this situation despite his determination not to do so and not to care. Before long, they're working together to find all the men involved, because Vax learns they're using the missing girls in experiments to give shape shifters and vampires powers only a witch possesses. If they succeed in getting a few of those creatures under their control, they could turn the paranormal world upside down.

I love the Hunters books by Ms. Walker. I'm always pulled immediately into the world of the Hunters and am always sorry when the story ends. Complicated enough to be interesting, with very life-like, smart-ass characters, they stay with you long after you've turned the last page. I can hardly wait for the next one. A good read.