The Elite are the best warriors who can defeat even the most brutal monsters. It is the Elite that fights large-scale alien invasions. And this is where the Rada now serves. She always knew that she would not be bored in her new place, but she had no idea how many surprises awaited her. So, the girl was the first to encounter aliens that no one knew about before. Who are these monsters? And where did they come from? But the main thing is that the Rada turned out to be an accidental witness to several murders at once. All the victims have something in common, and Rada understands: she definitely needs to find out who committed these mysterious crimes. Otherwise, not only she herself will be under suspicion, but also the person who is especially dear to her. Mercedes Lackey is a world-famous fantasy author and winner of numerous literary awards. Her "Huntress" series became a bestseller according to the prestigious New York Times.