THE BIGGEST—AND LAST—HIGH OF YOUR LIFE...

There's a new "drug" on the streets, promising a phenomenal—and deadly—high. But the dealers pushing it aren't selling a substance. They're working with a "corpse light"—a creature of pure magic that gives the customer a euphoric rush...as it drains the poor addict's life away.

Romulus was the first to see this new scourge in action. As a shapeshifter, he's a freelance agent to the Lone Star police department. His wolfish strength and sense of smell keep him useful—and from being admitted into the regular force.

So when Jane, a beautiful, amnesiac woman, is caught in a dangerous web with the dealers, there's no way for Romulus to be assigned to the investigation. But that won't stop him from trying to save her, and to discover how she's tied into this case...even if it winds up costing his life...