Werewolf Dali Harimau may be a powerful healer and wielder of magic, but she certainly cannot be called “normal.” She does not like violence and bloodshed, which are the way of life of most of her relatives, even going so far as to become a vegetarian. The last thing she wants is trouble. Jim Shrapshire is a real tough guy. As a werejaguar, he has been tasked with keeping Atlanta's Cat Clan in line, which he does quickly and with lethal force when necessary. His only weakness is the diminutive Dali, whom he asks for a favor when he is injured. When Dali is approached by a desperate woman whose grandmother has disappeared, Jim is so worried that he decides to help in the investigation. But what they discover could be the end of them - an enemy whose mastery of the dark arts is matched only by their willingness to kill anyone who stands in their way...