The latest novel in the New York Times-bestselling Vlad Taltos series. House Jhereg, Dragaeras organized crime syndicate, is still hunting Vlad. And now, theres a big price on his head. n nHouse Jhereg, Dragaeras organized crime syndicate, is still hunting Vlad Taltos. Theres a big price on his head on Draegara City. Then he hears disturbing news. Aliera--longtime friend, sometime ally--has been arrested by the Empire on a charge of practicing elder sorcery, a capital crime. n nIt doesnt make sense. Everybody knows Alieras been dabbling in elder sorcery for ages. Why is the Empire down on her now? Why arent her powerful friends--Morrolan, Sethra, the Empress Zerika--coming to her rescue? And most to the point, why has she utterly refused to do anything about her own defense? n nIt would be idiotic of Vlad to jump into this situation. Hes a former Jhereg who betrayed the House. Hes an Easterner--small, weak, short-lived. Hes being searched for by the most remorseless killers in the world. Naturally, thats exactly why hes going to get completely involved... n nIn Iorich, Steven Brust has crafted a complex and intriguing Vlad Taltos adventure.n