Hot on the trail of a counterfeiter who has turned to murder, the paladin Ginnevra and her werewolf companion Eodan travel to Ginnevra's hometown of Talagne. Within the bustling metropolis, crime and justice fight for dominance. The complex investigation stretches Ginnevra's skills to the utmost as she tries to stay ahead of the criminal organization that wants her prey for reasons of their own.

But complications arise when Ginnevra and Eodan discover members of Eodan's former pack have taken refuge in Talagne, fleeing ruthless werewolves who want them and Eodan dead. When Ginnevra's investigation and Eodan's past collide, Eodan's secrets finally come to light, forcing Ginnevra to a decision she never dreamed she would have to make.