Terror at the Gates

Summary: The first in an all-new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over…until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it.Frantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he’s always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn’t sure he can protect her from what’s to come.Together, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat—to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down. A fandom of readers: Scarlett St. Clair is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the reimagined Hades X Persephone series, which has become a viral sensation on TikTok with over 77M views for the first title, #atouchofadarknessStellar seller: Scarlett St. Clair has sold over one million copies since joining Bloom, including over 200K copies of A Touch of Darkness and 165K copies of King of Battle and Blood.Steamy romantasy: Scarlett St. Clair is an essential author for high heat dark fantasy books in the vein of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas.Tropes and heat level: R+, high heat, friends-to-lovers, dark fantasy.Author/story location: Scarlett St. Clair lives in Oklahoma, and her books take place in fantasy worlds.Series information: this is the first in the series.Author Bio: #1 New York Times bestselling author SCARLETT ST. CLAIR is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the Hades X Persephone series, the Hades Saga, the Adrian X Isolde series, fairy tale retellings, and When Stars Come Out. She has a master’s degree in library science and information studies and a bachelor’s in English writing. She is obsessed with Greek mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. For information on books, tour dates, and content, please visit scarlettstclair.com.