The world after the disaster is dangerous and cruel. Magic penetrated the Earth, and with it came aliens - monsters about whom legends and fairy tales had previously been written. And only Hunters, warriors with unusual abilities, can protect people. Rada Charm became a Huntress as a child. She always knew that her main task was to protect those who could not stand up for themselves. But when she was ordered to report to Peak, the capital and most protected city of the state, Rada realized: the world of Hunters is not structured as she thought. The authorities are deceiving the townspeople, there are more and more aliens, and their power is growing. And the Hunters, who have long turned into crowd idols, are under constant surveillance. But the main thing is that someone started hunting for the Rada itself. Who is he? And what motivates him?Mercedes Lackey is a world-renowned fantasy author and winner of numerous literary awards. Her "Huntress" series became a bestseller according to the prestigious New York Times.