One hundred years ago, the vampire Victory retired from a
centuries-long mercenary career. She settled in Limani, the independent
city-state acting as a neutral zone between the British and Roman
colonies on the New Continent.
Twenty years ago, Victory adopted a human baby girl, who soon showed
signs of magical ability.
Today, Victory is a city councilwoman, balancing the human and
supernatural populations within Limani. Her daughter Toria is a
warrior-mage, balancing life as an apprentice mercenary with college
chemistry courses.
Tomorrow, the Roman Empire invades.
This revised edition features the author's preferred text, a new
introduction by award-winng author Lee Murray, a previously unpublished
short story featuring Victory and the essay "Limani: A Brief History" by
Lady Zhinu Zhuanxu-Wallace.
"The innovative combination of genres is appealing, and Gribble's
multiple story lines--invasion, anti-creature bias, and intercity
politics--mesh very well together....This is a solid first effort that
sets the stage for more installments in an intriguing world with complex
characters."
--Publishers Weekly
"A deviously raucous romp through a modern world filled with
were-creatures, mercenaries, and Victory--a fanged kickass heroine who
must squelch her adopted city's political divisiveness before the Roman
Empire can break down the proverbial gates and tear her world apart."
--Diana Dru Botsford, author Four Dragons and The Drift
"Strong characters rule in this unique debut. Magic, murder, and mayhem
wrapped up in one package--definitely my type of book!"
--Maria V. Snyder, The Chronicles of Ixia series
