What is your birthright?

Vivi Neves has rejected everything her parents hold dear - their heritage, culture, traditions - and their dark family secret: they're haguari - cat people, shapeshifters who turn into jaguars, as their ancestors have done for thousands of years.

Then, tragically, her parents are killed. Vivi can cling to her own beliefs and live her life the way she wants -or she can embrace her heritage and avenge her parents' deaths.

With danger closing in on her, her decision is forced . . . and she's pulled deeper into a mystery that gets darker and more dangerous until finally she must face her heritage . . . or die.

Cate Tiernan is the author of the popular Sweep, Balefire and Immortal Beloved series. She grew up in New Orleans and lived for many years in New York City, editing and writing a multitude of popular children's series. Cate currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children. Her website is at www.catetiernan.org.