Katarina Whylde takes pride in her work as an assassin, and relishes that moment when the last breath of life escapes her victims. What she doesn't know is why. Still, as a member of the Najem-a group of hired thieves and killers-she's taught not to question such things. All of that changes when the Forum sends her on a special assignment that awakens memories of a past she'd long forgotten. Now, Kat finds herself second-guessing the intentions of...