Balthazar has been a minor but intriguing character so far in this series, that took more prominence in the last book, but who is the centre of attention in this one.

He is a complex character whose multifaceted personality is brought to the fore here in a tale that sees him indulging in his normal pleasures, but this time things work out a little differently than he expected. Things go from bad to worse when he is captured by Jinn and ends up in a hidden city full of Daēva, and the only way to leave is to defeat a demon.

This is a highly entertaining tale that is beautifully written with wonderfully characters and a well paced, engaging plot laced with action, mystery, tension and humour. A must read if you have read the previous books.