Prequel to Of Blood and Thunder. When Max and Phoebe are sent undercover to investigate a villainous crime ring, they must face the unexpected...in more ways than one. (Max/Phoebe pairing. Intended for older readers)

At age twenty-four, the Thundertwins' future meets an uncertain crossroad fueled by the struggle between family, evil, and a long kept secret. Will Phoebe hang up her cape for good? Will Dark Mayhem finally be destroyed? And more importantly - will Max and Phoebe face what they've denied for years? (Max/Phoebe pairing. Some language/situations. Intended for older readers.)