This is the second book in Storm Constantine's Grigori Trilogy, and contains just as much complexity as the first.

Her skill as an author is amply displayed as she further develops the characters first met in Stalking Tender Prey, and introduces new ones. Their interactions are faught with emotion and politics, yet Constantine manages to arrange the story in such a way that it not only fits together convincingly, but is easy to follow and remember.

This novel explores much more deeply the spiritual aspects of the grigori culture, focussing on the ritual magic and abilities of the characters in a way that Stalking Tender Prey did not.

Peveral Othman was revealed at the end of Stalking Tender Prey as being the reincarnation of Shemyaza, the fallen one. Now he is hiding in London, dazed and confused, while others hunt for him.

Everyone wants him to take on the responsibilities they see as his, from Daniel, his vizier, to the powerful grigori group the Parzupheim. While they push for him to do what they want, he wants someone else to take on the problems, which leaves him vulnerable to any who offer assistance.