'There are two Demon groups, the Guard and the Renegade. The Renegade use humans for sport and food, they hunt down all Witches and Warlocks for their prized blood and the temporary transference of magic. There is one particular style of magic that is permanently transferred through the blood. This is prized above all others, they hunt the Howard family. The Guard protect all humans. They recruit Witches and Warlocks into their organisation, to help clean up the mess left behind by their nemesis. It also helps to keep the main targets close to assist in stopping the slaughter. They search for the prized users of the preferred magic and protect them. They want to protect the Howard family. Today, Elspeth Howard is known as a powerful Witch, the matriarch of her family. She has ruthlessly killed many demons, from both organisations to protect her and hers, and she won’t apologise for that. What has made her this way? As a child she was kept hidden from the world for her own protection. But, you can’t be hidden forever; life has a way of revealing your secrets. At the tender age of 17, Elspeth is painfully introduced to a world of deceit, love, sorrow and happiness. For a young woman who has never spoken to anyone but her parents, how will she cope? Let’s go back to the beginning and see…..'
Source: Publisher's blurb.