Tris is one of the most powerful mages ever born, her lightning magic flows through her veins and her bones. When a series of brutal stranglings desecrate the fragile peace of Tharios, Tris is infuriated by the attitude of the city-fathers. No one seems to care about the dead girls. But Tris knows she has to keep hold of her magic - she can't let anger take her over...<br /><br />So when she feels a mage pulling all the power in the neighbourhood into his working, Tris is deeply disturbed. That mage, Keth, is completely unaware of his magic. Left a shall of his former self after he was stuck by lightning, he thinks he's useless. Tris is sure his magic could help her find the killer, but can she and Keth unravel his powers in time?