Publisher's Synopsis
In this, the third book of the Das Kaiser Haus series, Maximillian has survived King Xavier 'the Child Killer' only to discover he's the unwitting pawn in Peter's bid for supreme power. The evidence of betrayal abounds, as the young boy attempts to escape the pitfalls and traps that seem to be coming at him from every direction.
Forced by his Master to seduce the ruling class of House Elders, a group of aging perverts, Maximillian has resolved himself to do the unthinkable. He is ready to embrace his fate, if only long enough to break his collar. His task appears easy enough, but nothing in the House is what it seems. Beautiful would-be assassins, brutish bullies, and ancient men with bizarre fetishes covet the 'Priceless metal.' Maximillian has already endured much terror, but he still has so far to go. Thankfully, he has managed to raise an army to aid him in his fight for freedom. Unfortunately, he can't seem to get his recruits to work together as a team. Maximillian is desperate to persuade the 'Maxes' to stop trying to kill each other before their 'self-harming' antics lead him to destruction. Unable to trust his dishonest Master with his darkest secrets, Maximillian does his best to hide the growing madness within his head. Too bad for him, the most dangerous man in the House is drawn to the darkness. Jonas has arrived to make all Maximillian's dreams come true. All the frightened boy must do is swear himself to the 'Vampire' and pay the bloody price.
