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Deep beneath the streets of Caldwell, New York, a deadly turf war rages between vampires and their slayers. Among the vampires, the Black Dagger Brotherhood—six pure‑bred warriors—defend their kind with honor, yet most of them shy away from killing the less powerful. Wrath, the Black Dagger leader, holds a personal grudge: centuries ago he survived the slayers’ attack that killed his parents. When one of his most trusted fighters is slain, he is forced to protect and train Beth Randall, a half‑breed daughter unaware of her true heritage. With Wrath’s guidance, Beth is introduced to the world of the undead, and both find themselves drawn into a dangerous, passionate bond that threatens both their lives.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: J. R. Ward
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