Publisher's Synopsis
An enemy strikes without warning. A cunning attempt to take down the House Trelane.
They say cut off the head and the snake will perish. But when it's Devon Trelane they want to take down, they might discover the snake has many heads.
Devon on the run...
A vial of Magic Poppy left at the scene could spell Devon's doom. Cressa's decision to was to leave for New Orleans with Devon in search of her father. But now, her world has turned upside down. Through it all, she refuses to believe Devon has been readdicted to the Poppy, regardless of what the evidence suggests. House Trelane is in turmoil. Their critical mission is on hold. Lorenzo pushes his advantage at Council. And Cressa is a person of interest in her stepfather's murder. Perhaps now is the best time to leave for New Orleans after all. But will it help Devon or waste precious time to find the real killer and put the Beast to rest?
